Daniela Varela-Hernandez
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.
About
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.
- 7 years' experience
- Joined May 2026
Languages
- EnglishAdvanced
- Spanish; CastilianFluent
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Education
- Professional Services
- Telecommunications
Work experience· 6 roles
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.
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.
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.
Education
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