I'm Tara Rawson, a versatile audio producer with over a decade of experience shaping immersive audio for books, audio dramas and video games. I specialise in end-to-end production, including casting, directing, recording, editing, mixing and mastering, while managing budgets and mentoring teams to deliver polished soundscapes. I collaborate with freelance partners to commission music and sound design for outsourced projects, and I've built strong relationships across the audio industry to bring ideas to life through sound. I thrive in collaborative environments that push creative boundaries and love mentoring others to grow their skills.

Tara Rawson

I'm Tara Rawson, a versatile audio producer with over a decade of experience shaping immersive audio for books, audio dramas and video games. I specialise in end-to-end production, including casting, directing, recording, editing, mixing and mastering, while managing budgets and mentoring teams to deliver polished soundscapes. I collaborate with freelance partners to commission music and sound design for outsourced projects, and I've built strong relationships across the audio industry to bring ideas to life through sound. I thrive in collaborative environments that push creative boundaries and love mentoring others to grow their skills.

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I’m Tara Rawson, a versatile audio producer with over a decade of experience shaping immersive audio for books, audio dramas and video games. I specialise in end-to-end production, including casting, directing, recording, editing, mixing and mastering, while managing budgets and mentoring teams to deliver polished soundscapes.

I collaborate with freelance partners to commission music and sound design for outsourced projects, and I’ve built strong relationships across the audio industry to bring ideas to life through sound. I thrive in collaborative environments that push creative boundaries and love mentoring others to grow their skills.

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Work Experience

Commercial Producer at Global Radio
January 1, 2014 - February 1, 2019
Casting, directing and recording voice over artists; editing music; completing sound design, mixing and mastering radio commercials; coordinating licenses and training; budgeting and revenue reporting; creating small animated logos for campaigns and upsell opportunities; collaborating with senior management.
Dialogue Designer at Dambuster Studios
May 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Casting actors for video game dialogue; booking studio time with external partners for recording; managing development budgets; improving narrative pipelines and workflows; project management; directing voice talent; overseeing motion capture sessions; rewriting dialogue to fit gameplay; commissioning bespoke music and licensing published music for the game.
Audio Producer at Black Library; Games Workshop
May 1, 2019 - Present
Managing end-to-end production of audio books, audio dramas and marketing materials including casting, directing, recording, mixing, sound design and mastering; additional project and budget management; mentoring responsibilities; extensive work with freelance partners commissioning music and sound design for outsourced projects.

Education

Sound, Light and Live Event Technology at University of Derby
September 1, 2007 - May 1, 2010
Postgraduate Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control at Institute of Acoustics, Derby
September 1, 2011 - May 1, 2012

Qualifications

Sound, Light and Live Event Technology
September 1, 2007 - May 1, 2010
Postgraduate Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control
September 1, 2011 - May 1, 2012

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Professional Services