Stephen Holliger

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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…

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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.

  • 16 years' experience
  • Joined August 2023

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 8 roles

Audio Engineer · State FarmJan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

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 · Chicago FilmmakersOct 2018 – Oct 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

Taught fundamentals of sound recording and production audio to filmmakers, podcasters, and interested beginners.

Audio Engineer · Onion Inc.Feb 2017 – Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo

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 · Columbia College ChicagoOct 2011 – Jan 2012 · 4 mos
Post Audio Intern · Towers Productions Inc.Apr 2011 – Oct 2012 · 1 yr 7 mos
Post Audio Suite Employee · Columbia College ChicagoAug 2010 – Jun 2012 · 1 yr 11 mos
Freelance Audio EngineerJan 2010 – Jan 2019 · 9 yrs 1 mo
Audio Engineer · FreelanceJan 2010 – Jan 2020 · 10 yrs 1 mo

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Sound for Cinema · Columbia College Chicago2009 – 2012
Associate in Arts in Sociology · Heartland Community College2005 – 2008
B.A. | Sound for Cinema · Columbia College Chicago2008 – 2012

Certifications and awards

Pro Tools 110 Certification2030 – 2026
Lumiere Award 3D Broadcasting2012 – 2026
Digiday Video Award - Dr Pepper2019 – 2026
Avid 110 User Certification2021 – 2026

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