I’m an audio/video editor and sound engineer who transforms raw recordings into polished, engaging content. My work spans podcasts, audiobooks, music, and video, combining creativity with technical precision. With a background in customer support and IT help desk operations, I bring strong problem-solving skills and clear client communication to every project. I’m detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality work that makes a meaningful impact. Over the years I’ve led end-to-end podcast productions, performed studio-level editing and mastering, and collaborated across teams to refine workflows. I love crafting sonic storytelling that resonates with audiences while maintaining efficiency and reliability.

James Anthony Ruiz

I’m an audio/video editor and sound engineer who transforms raw recordings into polished, engaging content. My work spans podcasts, audiobooks, music, and video, combining creativity with technical precision. With a background in customer support and IT help desk operations, I bring strong problem-solving skills and clear client communication to every project. I’m detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality work that makes a meaningful impact. Over the years I’ve led end-to-end podcast productions, performed studio-level editing and mastering, and collaborated across teams to refine workflows. I love crafting sonic storytelling that resonates with audiences while maintaining efficiency and reliability.

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I’m an audio/video editor and sound engineer who transforms raw recordings into polished, engaging content. My work spans podcasts, audiobooks, music, and video, combining creativity with technical precision. With a background in customer support and IT help desk operations, I bring strong problem-solving skills and clear client communication to every project. I’m detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality work that makes a meaningful impact.

Over the years I’ve led end-to-end podcast productions, performed studio-level editing and mastering, and collaborated across teams to refine workflows. I love crafting sonic storytelling that resonates with audiences while maintaining efficiency and reliability.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Podcast Producer and Audio/Video Editor at Zon Con Podcast
July 2, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Produced and edited podcast episodes; edited dialogue for unwanted ums/ahs, long pauses, misstatements; leveled audio for consistency; added intro/outro music and effects; performed EQing and mastering to industry standard loudness; uploaded final MP3s; updated website for new episodes; edited video interviews for YouTube; created social media posts and thumbnails; oversaw recording sessions to ensure quality.
Audio / Video Editor at IT By Design
May 31, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Full-time editor producing podcast and video content; editing dialogues; maintaining volume consistency; adding intro/outro music and effects; EQ’ing and mastering to industry loudness standards; uploading final MP3s; updating website for new episodes; editing video interviews for YouTube; creating social media posts.
Podcast Producer and Editor at Marketing with Michelle - Freelance
June 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Freelance podcast editor/producer for weekly episodes; editing dialogue for unwanted ums/ahs, long pauses, misstatements; leveling for consistent volume; adding intro/outro music and effects; EQ’ing and mastering to industry standard loudness; editing long-form raw video content for YouTube; creating social media clips and thumbnails; uploading episodes with titles, descriptions, and metadata.
Podcast Producer and Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance podcast editor/producer for monthly episodes; editing dialogue for ums/ahs, long pauses, misstatements; leveling for volume; adding intro/outro music and effects; EQ’ing and mastering to industry standard; uploading final MP3s; editing video interviews; creating thumbnails and social media posts; updating website for new episodes.
Podcast Producer and Audio/Video Editor at ZonCon Podcast
July 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Freelance podcast producer and audio/video editor responsible for editing dialogue (unwanted ums, ahs, long pauses, misstatements), leveling for consistent volume, adding intro/outro music, EQ'ing and mastering, uploading final mp3 to podcast host, and coordinating with team to maintain schedule; edits video interviews for YouTube podcast channel and social posts; creates short clips for social platforms; develops concept, format, and episode structure.
Podcast Editor / Audio Editor at The SIA Business Podcast
May 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Editing dialogue for unwanted ums/ahs, long pauses, misstatements; leveling for consistency in volume; adding intro and outro; EQ’ing and mastering; editing long-form raw video/audio; uploading episodes; coordinating with production team.
Part-time Audio Editor at The Nicole Holland Show
April 1, 2019 - October 14, 2025
Part-time audio editor for weekly podcast; editing dialogue for ums/ahs, long pauses, misstatements; leveling for volume, adding intro/outro music; EQ’ing and mastering; editing long-form raw video files; social media clips.
Podcast Editor / Audio Editor at The Entrepreneur Unleashed Podcast
September 1, 2019 - October 14, 2025
Part-time audio editor for the podcast; editing dialogue for unwanted ums/ahs, long pauses, misstatements; leveling for consistency in volume; adding intro/outro music; EQ’ing and mastering; producing social media clips; coordinating with guests and team.
Part-time Podcast Editor / Audio Editor at WLAN Professionals Podcast
August 1, 2018 - October 14, 2025
Editing dialogue for ums/ahs, long pauses; leveling for volume; adding intro/outro; EQ’ing and mastering; editing long-form raw video/audio; create social media clips; ensure consistency in voice volume.
Podcast Producer and Editor at Marketing with Michelle
June 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Weekly podcast editing; editing dialogue for ums/ahs; leveling; intro/outro; editing long-form raw audio; social media clips; volume consistency; EQ’ing and mastering; producing long-form audio and short-form clips for social.
Podcast Producer and Audio Editor at Freelance
June 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Produced podcast episodes from scratch; edited first episode; edited long-form audio; editing dialogue for ums/ahs, long pauses, misstatements; leveling for volume; adding intro/outro music; mastering; video editing for YouTube; social posts.
Podcast Producer and Audio/Video Editor at Zon Con Podcast (Freelance)
July 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Editing dialogue for unwanted ums and ahs, long pauses, misstarts, and mistakes; leveling for consistent volume; adding intro/outro music or effects; EQ’ing and mastering to industry loudness standards; uploading final episodes; updating websites; editing video interviews for YouTube and social posts; creating short social clips and thumbnails.
Audio Editor at IT By Design
May 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Editing dialogue for unwanted ums/ahs, long pauses, misstarts, and mistakes; maintaining volume consistency; adding music and effects; basic EQ and mastering; preparing final audio for delivery.
Podcast Editor at The Nicole Holland Show (Freelance)
April 1, 2019 - October 14, 2025
Editing weekly podcast episodes; cleaning dialogue, removing filler sounds, and ensuring consistent loudness; adding intro/outro music and effects; producing final cut for release.
Podcast Editor at The Nicole Holland Show (Freelance)
April 1, 2019 - October 14, 2025
Editing weekly podcast episodes; cleaning dialogue, removing filler sounds, and ensuring consistent loudness; adding intro/outro music and effects; producing final cut for release.
Podcast Producer and Audio/Video Editor at Zon Con Podcast (Freelance)
July 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Editing dialogue for unwanted ums and ahs, long pauses, misstarts and mistakes; leveling for consistency in volume; uploading final mp3 to podcast host; editing videos for YouTube channel and social media posts; creating short clips for different social platforms; adding intro and outro music; EQ and mastering to bring it up to industry standards; updating website for new podcast episodes.
Freelance Audio/Video Editor at IT By Design
May 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Editing dialogue for unwanted ums and ahs; long pauses; misstarts; mistakes; leveling for consistency in volume; adding intro/outro music and effects; EQ and mastering to industry standard loudness; editing video content for various channels.
Podcast Producer and Audio/Video Editor at Freelance
May 1, 2025 - Present
Editing dialogue for unwanted ums and ahs; long pauses; misstarts; mistakes; leveling for consistency in volume; adding intro and outro music and effects; uploading final mp3 to podcast host; editing videos for YouTube and social media; creating short clips for different platforms; EQ and mastering to industry standard loudness.
Podcast Editor & Audio Editor at The SIA Business Podcast
May 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Editing dialogue for clean delivery, removing unwanted ums/ahs, long pauses, misstarts and mistakes; leveling for consistent volume; adding intros/outros and mastering; editing dialogue for panel discussions.
Podcast Editor & Audio Editor at The Nicole Holland Show
April 1, 2019 - October 14, 2025
Part-time editing of weekly podcast episodes; editing dialogue for unwanted ums/ahs, long pauses, misstarts, and mistakes; leveling for consistent loudness; adding intro/outro music and mastering; editing long-form raw video files for YouTube.
Podcast Editor & Audio Editor at The Entrepreneur Unleashed Podcast
September 1, 2019 - October 14, 2025
Part-time editing of podcast episodes; editing dialogue for ums/ahs, long pauses, misstarts, and mistakes; leveling for volume consistency; adding intros/outro music and effects; EQ’ing and mastering to industry standards.
Podcast Editor & Audio Editor at WLAN Professionals Podcast
August 1, 2018 - October 14, 2025
Part-time editing of episodes; editing dialogue for unwanted ums/ahs, long pauses, misstarts, and mistakes; leveling for consistent volume; adding intro/outro music and mastering; editing long-form raw video for YouTube and social posts.
Podcast Editor & Audio Editor at Dental Prosperity Podcast
December 1, 2018 - October 14, 2025
Editing dialogue for ums/ahs, long pauses, misstarts, and mistakes; leveling for consistency in volume; adding intros/outro music and mastering; editing audio for release.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at University of Mindanao
January 9, 2004 - August 30, 2007

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet