I'm a multidisciplinary audio professional with over a decade of experience in recording, editing, mixing and mastering for digital audio advertising, podcasts, live streams, and broadcast content. I love crafting sonic identities that resonate with listeners, collaborating with artists and producers across studios and remote locations, and pushing creative boundaries with cutting-edge workflows. I excel at directing VO talent, designing efficient post-production workflows, and building robust studio setups. I'm calm under pressure, communicative with clients and stakeholders, and passionate about delivering top-quality sound that supports bold storytelling across digital, TV, radio and online platforms.…

James Bow-Whiting

I'm a multidisciplinary audio professional with over a decade of experience in recording, editing, mixing and mastering for digital audio advertising, podcasts, live streams, and broadcast content. I love crafting sonic identities that resonate with listeners, collaborating with artists and producers across studios and remote locations, and pushing creative boundaries with cutting-edge workflows. I excel at directing VO talent, designing efficient post-production workflows, and building robust studio setups. I'm calm under pressure, communicative with clients and stakeholders, and passionate about delivering top-quality sound that supports bold storytelling across digital, TV, radio and online platforms.…

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I’m a multidisciplinary audio professional with over a decade of experience in recording, editing, mixing and mastering for digital audio advertising, podcasts, live streams, and broadcast content. I love crafting sonic identities that resonate with listeners, collaborating with artists and producers across studios and remote locations, and pushing creative boundaries with cutting-edge workflows.

I excel at directing VO talent, designing efficient post-production workflows, and building robust studio setups. I’m calm under pressure, communicative with clients and stakeholders, and passionate about delivering top-quality sound that supports bold storytelling across digital, TV, radio and online platforms.

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English
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Work Experience

Audio Engineer at MIK Studio
November 1, 2021 - Present
Recording, editing, mixing, mastering audio for digital audio advertising on Spotify’s global ad network. Casting voice talent, directing recording sessions in studio and remotely across multiple time zones. Utilizing 3D sound design for immersive ad spots with immersive SFX. Producing podcasts for MIK Made network and external clients. Recording and mixing audio on set for TVCs, music videos, short films, and feature productions. Leading in-house projects including ASPECT, designing and implementing new studio setups, composing sonic branding and music beds, and collaborating closely with design and video teams.
AV Producer - Broadcast at Momentum Media
November 1, 2021 - July 21, 2025
Produced podcasts, audio ads, audio branding, live webcasts, and video content for 30+ brands, creating over 80 episodes per month. Responsibilities included directing, shooting, editing video and live streams, as well as producing, editing, mixing, and mastering professional-quality multi-channel audio. Planned and distributed advertising content, wrote podcast copy, managed social media posts, and liaised with clients to ensure successful campaign delivery.
Studio Manager, Audio Engineer at EM Voices
February 1, 2019 - July 21, 2025
Recorded, edited, mixed, and mastered audio. Operated and managed audio DAWs and hardware. Managed technical systems and data archival. Worked with various levels of producers and international clients. Conducted out-of-hours recording sessions with local musicians and voice artists.
Event Manager, Technical Production and Logistics at DUNJ / Post Pluto
January 1, 2013 - Present
Assisted with technical production at indoor and outdoor music events, including clubs, bars, and warehouses around Sydney. Gained experience in audiovisual production design, music programming, artist liaison, speaker systems, live mixing, electronic music equipment, projection mapping, DMX lighting control, and power management.
Co-Founder, Strategic Director at Post Pluto
December 31, 2018 - July 21, 2025
Co-founded and directed a Sydney-based arts collective curating bespoke multimedia events and running a record label. Represented resident DJs and managed limited press vinyl records for associated artists.
Radio Host & Producer at Orbital Radio
July 1, 2022 - July 21, 2025
Co-hosted "Mood Support," a weekly radio show designed for Sunday afternoons, featuring music selections and guest mixes from local DJs and producers.
Audio Engineer at MIK Studio
November 1, 2021 - Present
Recording, editing, mixing, and mastering audio for digital audio advertising on Spotify’s global ad network, including casting and directing voice talent in studio and remotely. Utilised 3D sound design to create immersive ad spots. Produced podcasts for MIK Made network and external clients like Spotify and News Corp. Recorded and mixed audio for TV commercials, music videos, short films, and feature productions. Led new studio projects such as ASPECT highlighting underground DJs with experimental visuals. Designed and implemented new studio setups incorporating automatic video switching and networked audio systems. Composed sonic branding and music beds for global clients and collaborated with design and video teams to enhance projects with cutting edge audio.
AV Producer - Broadcast at Momentum Media
November 1, 2021 - July 21, 2025
Produced podcasts, audio ads, audio branding, live webcasts, and video content for 30+ brands, handling over 80 episodes monthly. Managed production, directing, shooting, editing, and live streaming of video and audio at a professional broadcast quality. Crafted advertising content from concept to distribution. Wrote podcast episode copy and created social media content including photos, graphics, and animations. Coordinated with clients at multiple levels to manage and implement successful campaigns.
Studio Manager, Audio Engineer at EM Voices
February 1, 2019 - July 21, 2025
Recorded, edited, mixed, and mastered audio, operating and managing DAWs and hardware. Handled archival and technical system management. Coordinated with producers and clients globally. Conducted out-of-hours recording sessions with independent musicians and voice artists.
Event Manager, Technical Production and Logistics at DUNJ / Post Pluto
January 1, 2013 - Present
Assisted with technical production for indoor and outdoor music events at various venues around Sydney, including clubs, bars, warehouses, and outdoor spaces. Managed creative and strategic audiovisual production design, including music programming, artist liaison, live mixing, equipment management, projection mapping, DMX lighting controls, and power management.
Co-Founder, Strategic Director at Post Pluto
December 31, 2018 - July 21, 2025
Co-founded a Sydney based arts collective curating bespoke multimedia events and operating as a record label representing DJs and pressing limited vinyl records.
Stage Manager + Production Assistant at Boiler Room Festival / Subsonic Music Festival / Soft Centre Festival
January 1, 2016 - Present
Managed and liaised with artists, audio and visual production staff and management at large scale music festivals with audiences over 5,000 people.
Radio Host & Producer at Orbital Radio
July 1, 2022 - July 21, 2025
Co-hosted and produced a weekly radio show called "Mood Support," featuring music selections and guest mixes from local DJs and producers, designed for relaxing Sunday afternoons.
Audio Engineer at MIK Studio
November 1, 2021 - Present
Recording, editing, mixing, and mastering audio for digital audio advertising on Spotify’s global ad network. Casting voice talent, directing recording sessions in studio and remotely using advanced workflows. Creating 3D sound design for immersive ads. Producing podcasts for MIK Made podcast network and clients. Recording and mixing audio on set for TV commercials, music videos, and films. Leading projects such as ASPECT, a mix series with experimental visuals. Designing and implementing new studio setups including automatic video switching and networked audio. Composing sonic branding and music beds for global clients, coordinating closely with design and video teams.
AV Producer - Broadcast at Momentum Media
November 1, 2021 - July 21, 2025
Produced podcasts, audio advertisements, audio branding, live webcasts, and video content for over 30 brands across multiple industries. Managed production, direction, shooting, editing, and post-production of video and live video streams. Recorded, edited, mixed, and mastered multi-channel audio at professional broadcast quality. Developed advertising content independently. Wrote copy for podcast episodes and constructed social media posts incorporating photos, graphic design, and animation. Coordinated with clients at various levels to ensure successful campaign management.
Studio Manager, Audio Engineer at EM Voices
February 1, 2019 - July 21, 2025
Managed recording, editing, mixing, and mastering of audio. Operated and maintained audio DAWs and hardware equipment. Managed technical systems and data archival. Liaised with producers and international clients. Conducted out-of-hours recording sessions with musicians and voice artists.
AV Producer (Broadcast) at Momentum Media
February 1, 2019 - November 1, 2021
Producing podcasts, audio adverts, audio branding, live webcasts and video content for 30+ brands across multiple industries; 80+ episodes; directing, shooting, editing and post-production of video and multi-channel audio; copywriting for podcast episodes; social media content; coordinating with clients.
Studio Manager, Audio Engineer at EM Voices
August 1, 2015 - February 1, 2019
Managing studio operations, recording sessions, editing and mastering audio; archiving and data management; client liaison and session scheduling; supporting remote/onsite sessions.
Event Manager, Technical Production & Logistics at DUNJ
January 1, 2013 - Present
Overseeing technical production and logistics for indoor and outdoor music events across Sydney venues; coordinating staff, equipment and schedules; liaising with artists and venues.
Co-Founder, Strategic Director at Post Pluto
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2018
Sydney-based arts collective curating bespoke multimedia events; running a record label; representing resident DJs and producing/promoting events; coordinating production and artist liaison.
Stage Manager + Production Assistant at Boiler Room Festival
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Stage management and production support for Boiler Room Festival.
Stage Manager + Production Assistant at Subsonic Music Festival
January 1, 2016 - Present
Stage management and production support for Subsonic Music Festival; coordinating with artists, crews and venues.
Stage Manager + Production Assistant at Soft Centre Festival
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Stage management and production support for Soft Centre Festival.
Radio Host & Producer at Orbital Radio
August 1, 2020 - July 1, 2022
Co-host weekly on-line radio show Mood Support; curating music selections and booking guest mixes from local DJs/producers.
DJ at Various venues in Australia, Japan & NZ
January 1, 2014 - Present
DJing across festivals and venues with digital and vinyl formats; spanning genres including techno, house, drum & bass, hip-hop, funk, jazz and more; sharing music that pushes boundaries of sound.
Bartender / Duty Manager at Various venues
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Bartending and duty management across a variety of venues; building customer relations and handling high-pressure service.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Technology Sydney
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
High School Diploma at Sydney Boys High School
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2010
Bachelor of Arts at University of Technology Sydney
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
High School Diploma at Sydney Boys High School
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2010
Bachelor of Arts at University of Technology Sydney
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
High School Diploma at Sydney Boys High School
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Media Arts and Production) at University of Technology Sydney
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Other

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