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I'm Daniela Varela-Hernandez, a graduate Sound Engineer and Master in Music with over a decade of experience as a sound engineer, studio director, and music educator. I love working across broadcast and media, and I'm deeply passionate about live sound, post-production, and helping others grow. I've held roles at BBC across London and Scotland, mixing live programs, delivering broadcast-ready audio, and teaching music to preschool and primary students. I thrive in high-pressure environments, enjoy collaborating with teams, editors, and artists, and I'm always eager to take on new challenges in audio and media production.…I'm Daniela Varela-Hernandez, a graduate Sound Engineer and Master in Music with over a decade of experience as a sound engineer, studio director, and music educator. I love working across broadcast and media, and I'm deeply passionate about live sound, post-production, and helping others grow. I've held roles at BBC across London and Scotland, mixing live programs, delivering broadcast-ready audio, and teaching music to preschool and primary students. I thrive in high-pressure environments, enjoy collaborating with teams, editors, and artists, and I'm always eager to take on new challenges in audio and media production.

Daniela Varela-Hernandez

Sound Engineer, Saxophonist, Musician, +2

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I'm Daniela Varela-Hernandez, a graduate Sound Engineer and Master in Music with over a decade of experience as a sound engineer, studio director, and music educator. I love working across broadcast and media, and I'm deeply passionate about live sound, post-production, and helping others grow. I've held roles at BBC across London and Scotland, mixing live programs, delivering broadcast-ready audio, and teaching music to preschool and primary students. I thrive in high-pressure environments, enjoy collaborating with teams, editors, and artists, and I'm always eager to take on new challenges in audio and media production.…I'm Daniela Varela-Hernandez, a graduate Sound Engineer and Master in Music with over a decade of experience as a sound engineer, studio director, and music educator. I love working across broadcast and media, and I'm deeply passionate about live sound, post-production, and helping others grow. I've held roles at BBC across London and Scotland, mixing live programs, delivering broadcast-ready audio, and teaching music to preschool and primary students. I thrive in high-pressure environments, enjoy collaborating with teams, editors, and artists, and I'm always eager to take on new challenges in audio and media production.

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I’m Daniela Varela-Hernandez, a graduate Sound Engineer and Master in Music with over a decade of experience as a sound engineer, studio director, and music educator. I love working across broadcast and media, and I’m deeply passionate about live sound, post-production, and helping others grow.

I’ve held roles at BBC across London and Scotland, mixing live programs, delivering broadcast-ready audio, and teaching music to preschool and primary students. I thrive in high-pressure environments, enjoy collaborating with teams, editors, and artists, and I’m always eager to take on new challenges in audio and media production.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Engineer at JFLAB - Philharmonic Orchestra of Colombia

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Part of the sound engineering team for the Capital Channel Television and Philharmonic Orchestra of Colombia. Assisted sound engineers in score reading for orchestra and choir concerts. Worked in post-production of live concerts using Pro Tools HD, Logic and Reaper, following standard sound requirements for Colombian television protocols. Supported stage management tasks, placing microphones, monitors and general audio equipment. Operated recording and amplification equipment for the orchestra in different theatres for live concerts. Analyzed acoustic qualities of venues and decided on equipment to carry out recordings.

Artistic Education Teacher - Music at San Bartolomé School

January 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019

Taught early musical stimulation to preschool children to encourage creativity and awaken senses. Designed the syllabus for each academic period of the preschool music class using IT systems. Created and maintained administrative and curricular documents for pre-school and primary. Held regular forums for development and improvement of institutional documents for Pre-school and Primary 1. Designed and implemented interdisciplinary projects with students combining music, body expression and plastic arts for pre-school and Primary 1.

Accounts Representative at Thermo Fisher Scientific

May 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022

Coordinated documentation, created, issued and managed Sales and Purchase Orders using IT systems. Interpreted client contracts to ensure correct Sales Order setup; reviewed PO accuracy, demand forecasting, customer contract conditions, and special VAT handling. Checked and approved invoices prior to processing and supported financial audits. Completed weekly and monthly revenue reconciliations and participated in budgeting/forecasting processes. Resolved invoice queries to support Accounts Receivable cash collections.

Audio Supervisor at BBC Scotland

February 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023

Mixed live programs in various environments (radio studios and outside broadcasts) using SSL and Studer Vista 8 desks. Worked on outside broadcasts delivering stage tasks and score readings with the Scottish Symphony Orchestra at Edinburgh Festival and Concert Halls. Established connections via BBC networks to carry News, Sports and Magazine live programs. Ensured sound quality and communications met production and BBC technical standards. Conducted podcast recording and technical checks on pre-recorded programs, inserts and music items. Provided operational and training support for apprentices in audio equipment usage.

Technical Producer at BBC Media Operations - Music

September 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024

Mixed live programs for BBC Radio stations (Radio 2 and Radio 3) using DHD, Studer and SSL desks. Executed stage tasks for outside broadcasts (BBC Proms, Barbican Symphony Orchestra concerts, Wigmore Hall, Maida Vale studios). Mixed live sports programs for Radio 5 Live during Wimbledon tournaments using a Digico desk. Mixed and edited various pre-recorded programs (Elaine Paige, Music Planet, New Music Sound, Afternoon Concert) using software such as Dira StarTrack and Sadie. Maintained program sound quality and communications to meet production goals and BBC technical standards. Conducted podcast recording and technical checks on pre-recorded programs, inserts and music items prior to transmission using Pro Tools, etc.

Studio Director at BBC Media Operations - News

October 1, 2024 - Present

Balance audio on the mixing desk and manage a variety of studio equipment including Studer desks, BNCS connections, Dirac software, and on-air backs. Coordinate lines through BNCS during live national and international World Service programs (News Hour, Newsroom, Outside Source, and Radio 4 programs like WTO, PM, World Tonight). Maintain high-quality sound and communications to meet production requirements and BBC technical standards. Undertook podcast recording and technical checks on pre-recorded programs and music items prior to transmission using appropriate software. Provided operational support to senior audio supervisors for outside broadcasts (Edinburgh Festival, Breaking the News, Choral Evensong) and training for apprentices in equipment usage.