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Hi, I’m Ben Hoadley, an experienced Audio Engineer who thrives across radio production, live sound, education, podcasts and audiobooks. I bring a keen eye for detail, strong problem-solving, and a creative mindset to every project to ensure clear, engaging sound for audiences. I’ve built and run studios, led production across broadcast and podcasts, and mastered the art of mixing content for different formats. I’m passionate about collaborating with teams to elevate storytelling through sound. Over the years I’ve worked with national broadcasters and live venues, adapting quickly to fast-paced environments while maintaining high technical and creative standards. I enjoy teaching and sharing knowledge, and I’m always exploring new tools and workflows to deliver consistently excellent audio experiences.…Hi, I’m Ben Hoadley, an experienced Audio Engineer who thrives across radio production, live sound, education, podcasts and audiobooks. I bring a keen eye for detail, strong problem-solving, and a creative mindset to every project to ensure clear, engaging sound for audiences. I’ve built and run studios, led production across broadcast and podcasts, and mastered the art of mixing content for different formats. I’m passionate about collaborating with teams to elevate storytelling through sound. Over the years I’ve worked with national broadcasters and live venues, adapting quickly to fast-paced environments while maintaining high technical and creative standards. I enjoy teaching and sharing knowledge, and I’m always exploring new tools and workflows to deliver consistently excellent audio experiences.

Ben Hoadley

Audio Engineer, Sound Editor, Music Producer, +2

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Hi, I’m Ben Hoadley, an experienced Audio Engineer who thrives across radio production, live sound, education, podcasts and audiobooks. I bring a keen eye for detail, strong problem-solving, and a creative mindset to every project to ensure clear, engaging sound for audiences. I’ve built and run studios, led production across broadcast and podcasts, and mastered the art of mixing content for different formats. I’m passionate about collaborating with teams to elevate storytelling through sound. Over the years I’ve worked with national broadcasters and live venues, adapting quickly to fast-paced environments while maintaining high technical and creative standards. I enjoy teaching and sharing knowledge, and I’m always exploring new tools and workflows to deliver consistently excellent audio experiences.…Hi, I’m Ben Hoadley, an experienced Audio Engineer who thrives across radio production, live sound, education, podcasts and audiobooks. I bring a keen eye for detail, strong problem-solving, and a creative mindset to every project to ensure clear, engaging sound for audiences. I’ve built and run studios, led production across broadcast and podcasts, and mastered the art of mixing content for different formats. I’m passionate about collaborating with teams to elevate storytelling through sound. Over the years I’ve worked with national broadcasters and live venues, adapting quickly to fast-paced environments while maintaining high technical and creative standards. I enjoy teaching and sharing knowledge, and I’m always exploring new tools and workflows to deliver consistently excellent audio experiences.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Ben Hoadley, an experienced Audio Engineer who thrives across radio production, live sound, education, podcasts and audiobooks. I bring a keen eye for detail, strong problem-solving, and a creative mindset to every project to ensure clear, engaging sound for audiences. I’ve built and run studios, led production across broadcast and podcasts, and mastered the art of mixing content for different formats. I’m passionate about collaborating with teams to elevate storytelling through sound.

Over the years I’ve worked with national broadcasters and live venues, adapting quickly to fast-paced environments while maintaining high technical and creative standards. I enjoy teaching and sharing knowledge, and I’m always exploring new tools and workflows to deliver consistently excellent audio experiences.

Skills

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Engineer at Audiobrien Studios

March 1, 2024 - Present

Record, edit, master and distribute audiobooks. Maintain and modify studios as requested. Software used: Fairlight, Pro Tools, iZotope RX. Use plug-ins to remove clicks, pops, noise, sibilance and other extraneous noises. Normalize to specified LUFS loudness and peak. Distribute in specified formats.

Audio Creative at ABC Radio Marketing

February 1, 2017 - December 1, 2023

Wrote and produced radio promos for the entire ABC network and ABC Commercial promos. Created high-quality audio products across markets and demographics. Involved with multi-network teams including ABC News Radio, ABC Radio Sydney, ABC Radio National, ABC Classic, Triple J and Double J; performed ad hoc creative assignments.

Broadcast Operations and Imaging Producer at ABC News Radio

March 1, 2012 - February 1, 2017

Created and maintained the technical and creative aspects of audio for the National News network. Maintained live broadcast studio on-air 24/7; managed 17 audio editing and newsroom workstations; planned interview pre-record booths and new Pro Tools studio/buildouts; implemented live video streaming; produced audio stings, show titles and promos for broadcast shows and podcasts.

Guest Lecturer in Pro Tools at AFTRS

June 1, 2009 - March 1, 2012

Taught classes on the basics of Avid Pro Tools to students (~20) to start their radio careers, demonstrated techniques and supervised practical exercises.

Commercial Producer at Vega 95.3 FM (DMG Radio Australia)

August 1, 2005 - December 1, 2009

Recorded, produced, mixed, edited and helped write/direct commercials; produced and edited long-form music documentaries; created imaging content and vignettes to introduce songs; contributed to station imaging and promos.

Commercial Producer at Australian Radio Network (Gold FM & Mix FM) Melbourne

June 1, 2004 - August 1, 2005

Casting, recording, directing, producing, mixing and editing commercials; imaging and promo production; writing and producing satirical skits and imaging for breakfast show.

Commercial Producer at Radio 3AW

October 1, 2000 - October 1, 2002

Wrote, produced, mixed and edited commercials; imaging and promo production; voice direction and editing for on-air content.

Sound Editor at Centre Stage

September 1, 1998 - March 1, 1999

Film & TV postproduction sound editor; dialog editing, sound effects, ADR, data backups; coordination with editors and mixers.

Freelance Live Audio Engineer at Melbourne and Sydney

January 1, 1997 - Present

Freelance live audio engineering across Melbourne and Sydney for events, installations and live broadcasts.

Exhibit Explainer at National Science and Technology Centre, ACT

January 1, 1997 - Present

Public-facing explanations and content delivery at science centre.