Audio engineer with more than 10 years of sound editing and mixing experience in a post-production studio environment, with a strong background across voiceover, editing, mixing, and spectral repair in Pro Tools and iZotope RX. Experienced in conference and broadcast audio mixing using Midas M32, plus podcast production, direction, and custom sonic branding. Skilled in end-to-end post workflow from multiple Chicago post-production audio facilities and hands-on production/editing work for branded social media, YouTube/digital platforms, national radio, and live music capture. Adept at delivering polished audio mixes for broadcast, editorial, sponsored, and podcast content.

Stephen Holliger

Audio engineer with more than 10 years of sound editing and mixing experience in a post-production studio environment, with a strong background across voiceover, editing, mixing, and spectral repair in Pro Tools and iZotope RX. Experienced in conference and broadcast audio mixing using Midas M32, plus podcast production, direction, and custom sonic branding. Skilled in end-to-end post workflow from multiple Chicago post-production audio facilities and hands-on production/editing work for branded social media, YouTube/digital platforms, national radio, and live music capture. Adept at delivering polished audio mixes for broadcast, editorial, sponsored, and podcast content.

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Audio engineer with more than 10 years of sound editing and mixing experience in a post-production studio environment, with a strong background across voiceover, editing, mixing, and spectral repair in Pro Tools and iZotope RX. Experienced in conference and broadcast audio mixing using Midas M32, plus podcast production, direction, and custom sonic branding.

Skilled in end-to-end post workflow from multiple Chicago post-production audio facilities and hands-on production/editing work for branded social media, YouTube/digital platforms, national radio, and live music capture. Adept at delivering polished audio mixes for broadcast, editorial, sponsored, and podcast content.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Engineer at State Farm
January 1, 2019 - Present
Provided outstanding audio services for all stages of video production, including sound design, voice-over recording, and final mixing. Expertise covered editorial content, branded projects, episodic series, and podcasts. Served as an audio engineer and sound mixer for video productions, digital radio ads, social media content, YouTube videos, podcasts, and internal projects. The role also included brand design, crafting sonic signatures and ensuring high-quality audio.
Audio Educator at Chicago Filmmakers
October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2019
Taught fundamentals of sound recording and production audio to filmmakers, podcasters, and interested beginners.
Audio Engineer at Onion Inc.
February 1, 2017 - February 1, 2019
Post-production and production audio for sponsored, editorial, broadcast, and podcast content for The Onion and related outlets. Records voiceover, performs audio editing, mixing, and spectral repair in Pro Tools 12 with iZotope RX 6. Also worked on live music recording using a Behringer X32 digital console and Sound Devices 633.
Post Audio Intern at Columbia College Chicago
October 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Audio internship supporting post-production audio tasks.
Post Audio Intern at Towers Productions Inc.
April 1, 2011 - October 1, 2012
Post audio internship supporting audio post workflows.
Post Audio Suite Employee at Columbia College Chicago
August 1, 2010 - June 1, 2012
Worked in the post-production audio suite supporting educational post workflow and audio facility operations.
Freelance Audio Engineer
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2019
Post-production and production audio for sponsored, comedy, live comedy, editorial, short-to-feature-length indie productions, and podcasts using Pro Tools in stereo and 5.1 surround. Also scored original music to picture.
Audio Engineer at Freelance
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2020
Provided outstanding audio services for all stages of video production, including sound design, voice-over recording, and final mixing. Expertise covered editorial content, branded projects, episodic series, and podcasts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Sound for Cinema at Columbia College Chicago
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Associate in Arts in Sociology at Heartland Community College
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
B.A. | Sound for Cinema at Columbia College Chicago
August 1, 2008 - June 1, 2012

Qualifications

Pro Tools 110 Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026
Lumiere Award 3D Broadcasting
January 1, 2012 - April 13, 2026
Digiday Video Award - Dr Pepper
January 1, 2019 - April 13, 2026
Avid 110 User Certification
March 1, 2021 - August 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Other, Education