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I'm Nico Arouca, a versatile audio engineer, sound designer, and composer with over a decade of experience in sound design, production, and post for music, film, and podcasts. I've delivered high-quality audio for major outlets including BBC and iHeartMedia, and collaborated with Radiolab, Sofar Sounds, MIT, and Clif Bar to shape sound through editing, design, and original scoring. I thrive on collaboration and attention to detail to create immersive sonic experiences from field recording to final mastering.…I'm Nico Arouca, a versatile audio engineer, sound designer, and composer with over a decade of experience in sound design, production, and post for music, film, and podcasts. I've delivered high-quality audio for major outlets including BBC and iHeartMedia, and collaborated with Radiolab, Sofar Sounds, MIT, and Clif Bar to shape sound through editing, design, and original scoring. I thrive on collaboration and attention to detail to create immersive sonic experiences from field recording to final mastering.

Nico Arouca

Audio Engineer, Composer, Sound Designer, +2

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I'm Nico Arouca, a versatile audio engineer, sound designer, and composer with over a decade of experience in sound design, production, and post for music, film, and podcasts. I've delivered high-quality audio for major outlets including BBC and iHeartMedia, and collaborated with Radiolab, Sofar Sounds, MIT, and Clif Bar to shape sound through editing, design, and original scoring. I thrive on collaboration and attention to detail to create immersive sonic experiences from field recording to final mastering.…I'm Nico Arouca, a versatile audio engineer, sound designer, and composer with over a decade of experience in sound design, production, and post for music, film, and podcasts. I've delivered high-quality audio for major outlets including BBC and iHeartMedia, and collaborated with Radiolab, Sofar Sounds, MIT, and Clif Bar to shape sound through editing, design, and original scoring. I thrive on collaboration and attention to detail to create immersive sonic experiences from field recording to final mastering.

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I’m Nico Arouca, a versatile audio engineer, sound designer, and composer with over a decade of experience in sound design, production, and post for music, film, and podcasts.

I’ve delivered high-quality audio for major outlets including BBC and iHeartMedia, and collaborated with Radiolab, Sofar Sounds, MIT, and Clif Bar to shape sound through editing, design, and original scoring. I thrive on collaboration and attention to detail to create immersive sonic experiences from field recording to final mastering.

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Work Experience

Freelance Audio Engineer / Editor / Composer at Independent / Freelance

June 1, 2013 - Present

Produces, records, and mixes music, film, and podcast projects for clients including BBC, Radiolab, iHeartMedia, and Sofar Sounds. Collaborates with artists and producers to shape sound through editing, design, and composition. Handles complete work flows from field recording to final mastering.

Audio Engineer / Editor at Glass Entertainment Group

May 1, 2025 - October 16, 2025

Edited, mixed, and scored scripted podcasts using licensed and custom sound design. Worked with producers on pacing, tone, and clarity. Delivered polished, broadcast-quality masters.

Audio Engineer / Composer / Sound Designer at Project Mosaics

September 1, 2023 - Present

Recorded interviews and assisted with on-location audio capture. Composed original scores and dynamic sound design for video and animation. Mixed dialogue and music for balanced, cinematic output.

Audio Engineer / Composer / Sound Designer at Lightning Bulb Productions

January 1, 2016 - Present

Produced and mixed branded and educational audio for clients such as MIT and Clif Bar. Created custom music, foley, and detailed sound design for multimedia. Collaborated with video teams for seamless audio-visual integration.