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I am Mat Shiley, an audio engineer and producer based in Chicago with a focus on broadcast radio imaging, vocal clarity, and high-impact sound design. I bring a background in surgical podcast editing and narrative storytelling, delivering polished, broadcast-ready content for academic and media platforms. My work spans freelance mixing, audio editing for professional businesses, and production leadership at radio stations, where I manage end-to-end production cycles and craft sonic branding that makes programs stand out on streaming and FM platforms.…I am Mat Shiley, an audio engineer and producer based in Chicago with a focus on broadcast radio imaging, vocal clarity, and high-impact sound design. I bring a background in surgical podcast editing and narrative storytelling, delivering polished, broadcast-ready content for academic and media platforms. My work spans freelance mixing, audio editing for professional businesses, and production leadership at radio stations, where I manage end-to-end production cycles and craft sonic branding that makes programs stand out on streaming and FM platforms.

Matthew Shirley

Audio Engineer, Music Producer, Mixing Engineer, +4

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I am Mat Shiley, an audio engineer and producer based in Chicago with a focus on broadcast radio imaging, vocal clarity, and high-impact sound design. I bring a background in surgical podcast editing and narrative storytelling, delivering polished, broadcast-ready content for academic and media platforms. My work spans freelance mixing, audio editing for professional businesses, and production leadership at radio stations, where I manage end-to-end production cycles and craft sonic branding that makes programs stand out on streaming and FM platforms.…I am Mat Shiley, an audio engineer and producer based in Chicago with a focus on broadcast radio imaging, vocal clarity, and high-impact sound design. I bring a background in surgical podcast editing and narrative storytelling, delivering polished, broadcast-ready content for academic and media platforms. My work spans freelance mixing, audio editing for professional businesses, and production leadership at radio stations, where I manage end-to-end production cycles and craft sonic branding that makes programs stand out on streaming and FM platforms.

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I am Mat Shiley, an audio engineer and producer based in Chicago with a focus on broadcast radio imaging, vocal clarity, and high-impact sound design. I bring a background in surgical podcast editing and narrative storytelling, delivering polished, broadcast-ready content for academic and media platforms.

My work spans freelance mixing, audio editing for professional businesses, and production leadership at radio stations, where I manage end-to-end production cycles and craft sonic branding that makes programs stand out on streaming and FM platforms.

Skills

Adobe Audition

Audacity

Experience Level

Adobe Audition

Expert

Audacity

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Mix Engineer at Self-employed

January 1, 2016 - Present

Engineered and mixed seven albums, managing end-to-end recording, editing, and production to optimize tracks for streaming platforms.

Podcast Editor at Loyola University Chicago

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022

Lead Editor: Managed production for 'The Podvocate' (School of Law) and 'Q-Talks' (Quinan School of Business), ensuring vocal consistency and narrative flow.

Production Director at 88.7 WLUW FM

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022

Sonic branding: designed and produced the station's radio imaging; broadcast engineering: edited and mastered production elements to meet FM standards; voiceover talent: tracked and performed professional voiceovers for IDs, commercials, and promotional spots.