Sound Designer, Editor, and Mixer passionate about the technical and creative side of sound. I build dynamic sound narratives with technical precision and aesthetic sensitivity, delivering polished results ready for distribution. My study of sound is wide: I work with podcasts, TV series, films and documentaries, and games, grounded in a strong theoretical foundation in signal processing, sound synthesis, and acoustics. I seek vibrant projects that value human collaboration and aim to stand out through sound.

Julia Matos

Sound Designer, Editor, and Mixer passionate about the technical and creative side of sound. I build dynamic sound narratives with technical precision and aesthetic sensitivity, delivering polished results ready for distribution. My study of sound is wide: I work with podcasts, TV series, films and documentaries, and games, grounded in a strong theoretical foundation in signal processing, sound synthesis, and acoustics. I seek vibrant projects that value human collaboration and aim to stand out through sound.

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Sound Designer, Editor, and Mixer passionate about the technical and creative side of sound. I build dynamic sound narratives with technical precision and aesthetic sensitivity, delivering polished results ready for distribution.

My study of sound is wide: I work with podcasts, TV series, films and documentaries, and games, grounded in a strong theoretical foundation in signal processing, sound synthesis, and acoustics. I seek vibrant projects that value human collaboration and aim to stand out through sound.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Sound Editor and Mixer at Rádio Novelo
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026
Editing and sound design on 200+ podcast episodes for Rádio Novelo and partner institutions, including Audible, Wondery, Deezer, and Brazil Lab. 2x Vladimir Herzog Prize winner for Projeto Querino and Rádio Novelo Apresenta. Mixing long-form content and advertising, voice processing, music curation, and recording interviews and voiceovers. Responsible for quality control of deliverables and audio feedback, in close collaboration with other producers and journalists.
Mentor and Sound Editor at Spotify Sound Up
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Invited by Spotify to mentor three participants of the program, guiding them through the entire podcast audio pipeline and overseeing the technical aspects of their projects. Sound Up was a program aimed at diversifying the audio industry by providing mentorship to underrepresented creators in the podcast industry. One of my mentees’ projects received an award at the end of the program.
Sound Editor at Realejo Digital
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Sound post-production, focused on designing sound effects and editing background ambience, for films and TV series. Assisted in recording foley, ambiences, and ADR that were later incorporated into projects. Also developed an aptitude for keeping and organizing complex sound libraries. Notable projects: Impuros , seasons 2-4 ( Disney+ ), A Divisão , season 2 (Globoplay), Cenas de um Crime (HBO Max ), Ela Disse, Ele Disse (Globo Filmes ).

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Media Studies at Universidade Federal Fluminense
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Sound Arts course at EAV - Escola de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Arte Sônica Amplificada at Oi Futuro & British Council
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Vladimir Herzog Prize (2x winner)
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment