Audio Post Engineer & Award-Winning Sound Designer bringing clarity, emotion, and polish to every project. I led sound design, mixing, and mastering on Unicorn Girl (the fastest Apple Original to reach 1 million downloads in under three weeks), Scamanda (U.S. #1 Podcast, 2023), and Surviving El Chapo (NY Radio Awards Bronze Winner). My expertise spans podcast, narrative, and game-adjacent audio: DAWs like Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, dialogue & VO editing, clean audio workflows, bespoke sound effects and ambience, and final masters that meet broadcast/streaming specs. I thrive under tight deadlines, am detail-driven, and passionate about storytelling through sound. Always refining workflow, mix templates, and asset versioning to ensure every deliverable sounds its best.

Nicolas Paolella

Audio Post Engineer & Award-Winning Sound Designer bringing clarity, emotion, and polish to every project. I led sound design, mixing, and mastering on Unicorn Girl (the fastest Apple Original to reach 1 million downloads in under three weeks), Scamanda (U.S. #1 Podcast, 2023), and Surviving El Chapo (NY Radio Awards Bronze Winner). My expertise spans podcast, narrative, and game-adjacent audio: DAWs like Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, dialogue & VO editing, clean audio workflows, bespoke sound effects and ambience, and final masters that meet broadcast/streaming specs. I thrive under tight deadlines, am detail-driven, and passionate about storytelling through sound. Always refining workflow, mix templates, and asset versioning to ensure every deliverable sounds its best.

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Audio Post Engineer & Award-Winning Sound Designer bringing clarity, emotion, and polish to every project. I led sound design, mixing, and mastering on Unicorn Girl (the fastest Apple Original to reach 1 million downloads in under three weeks), Scamanda (U.S. #1 Podcast, 2023), and Surviving El Chapo (NY Radio Awards Bronze Winner).

My expertise spans podcast, narrative, and game-adjacent audio: DAWs like Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, dialogue & VO editing, clean audio workflows, bespoke sound effects and ambience, and final masters that meet broadcast/streaming specs. I thrive under tight deadlines, am detail-driven, and passionate about storytelling through sound. Always refining workflow, mix templates, and asset versioning to ensure every deliverable sounds its best.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Post Production at Freelance - Los Ángeles, CA
June 1, 2018 - Present
Provided post production services including audio editing, mixing, sound design, and cleanup for short films, TV shows, podcasts, commercials, YouTube videos, and more.
Audio Editor/Music Composer at Lionsgate Sound via Pilgrim Media Group - Los Angeles, CA
November 30, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Responsible for creating immersive audio experiences for podcasts, mainly in the true-crime genre. Tasks included pre laying, producing, editing, mixing, editing sound effects and music, composing original theme songs and scoring for projects.
Music Producer/Audio Engineer at Snap Music - Los Angeles, CA
October 1, 2014 - Present
Multi-instrumentalist music producer specializing mostly in Rock and Pop. Roles included recording musician, music producer, and writer.
Audio Editor at Spotify vía ASG - Los Angeles, CA
March 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Full-time audio engineer on post production team for Spotify (Studio 4). Handled audio for podcasts including editing, mixing, cleanup, mastering, adding creative elements, taking notes for legal, and closely following producer's directions and vision.
Audio Editor, Sound Designer and Mixer at Enhanced Media - Los Angeles, CA
November 15, 2018 - March 15, 2022
Handled audio editing, sound designing, and mixing for various projects including feature films, short films, commercials, and podcasts.
Board Operator at FM Concepto - Buenos Aires, Argentina
January 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025
Controlled the sound mixing board to ensure proper levels and high-quality audio for broadcasts. Supported radio host by handling background duties to enhance vocal show quality.
Audio Post Production Freelancer at Self-Employed / Freelance
June 1, 2018 - Present
Provided audio editing, mixing, sound design, and cleanup for short films, TV shows, podcasts, commercials, and online content. Delivered full post-production on Unicorn Girl, an Apple Original true-crime podcast that debuted #1 in the US within 24 hours.
Music Producer / Audio Engineer at Snap Music
October 1, 2014 - Present
Multi-instrumentalist music producer across different genres, with experience as a recording musician, producer, and writer. My work has been placed in the Hulu TV series Maggie, and I co‑composed the theme song for the hit podcast Scam and a (millions of downloads).
Audio Editor, Sound Designer, and Mixer at Enhanced Media
April 1, 2021 - September 11, 2025
Edited, designed, and mixed audio for feature films, short films, commercials, podcasts and more. Delivered professional post-production for various projects and collaborated closely with producers to achieve target sound.
Audio Engineer at ASG (Spotify Studio 4)
March 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Worked full-time on a post-production team for Spotify (Studio 4), handling all audio aspects for two well-known podcasts (Bandplain; We Said What We Said). Responsibilities included editing, mixing, clean-up, mastering, and adding creative elements.
Music Producer / Audio Engineer at Lionsgate Sound via Pilgrim Media Group
November 1, 2023 - September 11, 2025
Edited podcasts in the true-crime genre, creating immersive experiences that transported listeners into an audio journey. Responsibilities included pre-laying, producing, editing, mixing, designing SFX and music, and composing original pieces such as theme songs and scores.
Radio Board Operator at FM Concepto
January 1, 2013 - September 11, 2025
Operated the live sound board, maintaining proper levels, capturing clean audio, and ensuring broadcast-quality sound during live shows. Supported hosts and producers, managed backroom technical duties, and kept a consistent, high-quality output.
Radio Board Operator at FM Si
May 1, 2013 - September 11, 2025
Operated live radio boards, coordinated between hosts and producers in the control room while maintaining smooth broadcast flow. Performed troubleshooting as needed to keep programming on track and edited/promoted on-air promos.
Audio Post Production Freelancer at Self-Employed / Freelance
June 1, 2018 - Present
Provided audio editing, mixing, sound design, and cleanup for short films, TV shows, podcasts, commercials, and online content. Delivered full post-production on Unicorn Girl, an Apple Original true-crime podcast that debuted #1 in the US within 24 hours.
Music Producer / Audio Engineer at Snap Music
October 1, 2014 - Present
Multi-instrumentalist music producer across different genres; contributed as a recording musician, producer, and writer. Created the theme song for Scamanda (Apple Originals true-crime podcast).
Audio Editor / Music Composer at Lionsgate Sound via Pilgrim Media Group
November 1, 2023 - September 11, 2025
Edited podcasts, produced immersive audio experiences, handling pre-layout, editing, mixing, designing SFX and music, and composing original pieces such as themes and scores.
Audio Editor at ASG (Spotify Studio 4)
March 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Full-time audio engineer on a Spotify post-production team, editing, mixing, clean-up, mastering, and adding creative elements for two well-known podcasts.
Audio Editor, Sound Designer and Mixer at Enhanced Media
April 1, 2021 - September 11, 2025
Audio editing, sound design and mixing for feature films, short films, commercials, podcasts and more.
Radio Board Operator at FM Concepto
January 1, 2013 - September 11, 2025
Operated the live sound board to maintain proper levels, captured clean audio, and ensured broadcast-quality sound during live shows. Maintained consistent, high-quality output under live broadcasting pressure.
Radio Board Operator at FM SI
May 1, 2013 - September 11, 2025
Operated live radio boards, coordinating between hosts and producers, maintaining smooth broadcast flow and troubleshooting issues. Edited and mixed on-air promos to ensure professional broadcast quality.
Audio Post Production Freelancer at Self-employed
June 1, 2018 - Present
Provided audio editing, mixing, sound design, and clean up for short films, TV shows, podcasts, commercials, and online content. Delivered full post-production on Unicorn Girl, an Apple Original true-crime podcast that debuted #1 in the US within 24 hours.
Audio Editor / Music Composer at Lionsgate Sound via Pilgrim Media Group
November 1, 2023 - September 11, 2025
Edited podcasts, produced immersive audio experiences; responsibilities included pre-laying, editing, mixing, SFX and music design; composed original pieces such as theme songs and scores; contributed to Scamanda (#1 podcast in US, 2023) and Surviving El Chapo (New York Festivals Award winner, 2023).
Music Producer / Audio Engineer at Nap Music
October 1, 2014 - Present
Multi-instrumentalist music producer across different genres; experience as recording musician, producer and writer; work placed in Hulu's Maggie; co-produced the theme song for the hit podcast Scam and the TV adaptation.
Audio Editor at Spotify via ASG
March 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Full-time on a post production team for Spotify (Studio 4); handled all audio aspects for two well-known podcasts (Bandplain; We Said What We Said); editing, mixing, clean-up, mastering, adding creative elements, and notes for legal; followed producer's directions.
Audio Editor, Sound Designer and Mixer at Enhanced Media
April 1, 2021 - September 11, 2025
Audio editing, sound designer and mixer for any project needing audio post production: feature films, short films, commercials, podcasts and more.
Radio Board Operator at FM Concepto
January 1, 2013 - September 11, 2025
Operated the live sound mix board to maintain proper levels, supported hosts by managing background technical duties, ensuring broadcast quality and workflow.
Radio Board Operator at FM SI
May 1, 2013 - September 11, 2025
Operated live radio boards, coordinating between hosts and producers in the control room while maintaining smooth broadcast flow. Edited and mixed on-air promos; ensured professional broadcast quality.
Audio Post Engineer & Sound Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Delivered audio post-production for top-charting podcasts and award-winning titles, including Unicorn Girl, Scamanda, and Surviving El Chapo. Edited, cleaned, and mixed dialogue for over 150 podcast episodes to achieve broadcast-quality clarity and consistency under tight deadlines. Designed and implemented SFX, Foley, and ambient soundscapes; mixed and mastered content to LUFS standards for streaming and broadcast. Collaborated remotely with directors, producers, and creative teams to ensure on-brand, engaging episodes.
Audio Post Engineer at Lionsgate Sound
December 31, 2023 - October 10, 2025
Edited, designed, and mixed sound for flagship podcasts, including Surviving El Chapo and Scamanda, contributing to over 20M combined downloads. Optimized workflows by creating tools and templates; handled dialogue editing, ADR synchronization, Foley, and multi-track mixing for multi-season productions. Composed original music cues and themes to strengthen brand identity.
Music Producer & Audio Engineer at Nap Music
January 1, 2014 - Present
Delivered original music placements for Hulu’s Maggie and co-composed the theme song for Scamanda, driving substantial viewing/download engagement.
Audio Editor & Sound Designer at Spotify via ASG
December 31, 2022 - October 10, 2025
Edited and mixed two weekly Spotify Originals, including high-profile episodes. Consistently delivered polished episodes with tight deadlines, integrating dialogue edits, noise reduction, and SFX to enhance storytelling.
Audio Editor, Sound Designer & Mixer at Enhanced Media
December 31, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Provided full-spectrum audio post-production for commercials, podcasts, and short films. Handled dialogue editing, cleanup, and noise reduction to deliver broadcast-quality clarity. Designed and implemented original sound effects, conducted Foley sessions, and managed SFX placement and spotting sheets. Integrated music, VO, and SFX to create engaging episodes across formats.
Board Operator & Audio Engineer at Radio Experience
December 31, 2014 - October 10, 2025
Operated live radio broadcasts, ensuring flawless delivery of music, ads, and interviews to audiences of 100K+ weekly listeners. Managed automation systems to schedule and execute programming; handled live mixing and on-air adjustments to maintain broadcast quality.

Education

Bachelor in Music at CAEMSA (Old Berklee) - Buenos Aires, Argentina
March 1, 2011 - July 31, 2015
Course in Recording and Mixing at Garnish Institute, Los Angeles, CA
March 1, 2016 - May 1, 2016
Course in Modern Music Production at Musician's Institute, Los Angeles, CA
February 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
Online Course in Sound Design for Video Games at Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA
March 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Online Course in Sound Design for Video Games at Berklee College of Music
March 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Music Production Course at Musician's Institute
February 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
Course in Recording and Mixing at 8 Academy
June 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Bachelor in Music at CAEMSA (Old Berklee)
March 1, 2011 - July 1, 2015
Online Course in Sound Design for Video Games at Berklee College of Music
March 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Music Production / Recording at Musician Institute
February 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
8 Academy at 8 Academy
June 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Course in Recording and Mixing at Garnish Institute
March 1, 2016 - May 1, 2016
Bachelor in Music, CAEMSA (Old Berklee) at CAEMSA (Old Berklee) - Buenos Aires, Argentina
March 1, 2011 - July 1, 2015
Professional Music Development at Argentina
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Songwriting at Musician's Institute
February 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
Modern Music Production at Create 8 Academy
June 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Recording & Mixing at Garnish Institute
March 1, 2016 - May 1, 2016
Bachelor in Music at CAEMSA (Old Berklee)
March 1, 2011 - July 1, 2015
Sound Design for Video Games (Online Course) at Berklee College of Music (Online)
March 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Bachelor of Music at CAEM SA (affiliated with Berklee)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Course at Musicians Institute
February 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
Certificate at Cr8 Academy
June 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016

Qualifications

Online Course in Sound Design for Video Games
March 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021
School credits in Songwriting
February 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017
Course in Modern Music Production
June 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Course in Recording and Mixing
March 1, 2016 - May 31, 2016
Degree in Professional Music Development
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Sound Design for Video Games
March 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Songwriting
February 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
Modern Music Production
June 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Recording & Mixing
March 1, 2016 - May 1, 2016
Bachelor in Music
March 1, 2011 - July 1, 2015

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
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    Bruce Clay – SEO Company Commercial

    Role: Sound Editing · Sound Design · Mixing

    I handled the complete audio post-production for a commercial campaign by Bruce Clay, a leading SEO company.

    My work included:

    • Dialogue Editing – ensuring clear, professional voiceover delivery for maximum impact
    • Sound Design – creating subtle but engaging audio elements that supported the brand’s storytelling and kept the spot dynamic
    • Final Mix – balancing dialogue, SFX, and music into a polished, broadcast-ready master that met commercial standards

    The goal was to make a technical subject feel approachable and engaging. By using precise sound design and a tight mix, the commercial delivers its message clearly while keeping the energy and pace lively.

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    Jumanji Promo – Commercial

    Role: Sound Editing

    I contributed as Sound Editor on a high-profile promotional spot for Jumanji, featuring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan.

    My responsibilities included:

    • Dialogue Editing – polishing actor dialogue to ensure clarity and comedic timing
    • Audio Cleanup – repairing production audio to meet broadcast quality

    Being part of a promo for such a major franchise meant working to tight deadlines while ensuring the audio matched the energy and humor of the visuals. The result was a polished, broadcast-ready spot that highlighted both the personalities of the cast and the playful tone of the campaign.

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    Vice Grip – Short Film

    Role: Audio Post-Production (Dialogue · Sound Design · Final Mix)

    For Vice Grip, an intense short film with a gritty, raw aesthetic, I was responsible for the complete audio post workflow:

    • Dialogue Editing – refined and repaired location audio for clarity and natural flow
    • Sound Design – built a tense atmosphere with layered ambiences, hard-hitting effects, and subtle textures to heighten dramatic moments
    • Final Mix – balanced dialogue, effects, and music into a cohesive, cinematic track ready for delivery

    The sound was crafted to match the film’s darker tone—immersive, edgy, and emotionally charged.

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    Somniphobia – Short Film

    Role: Audio Post-Production (Editing · Sound Design · Mix)

    For Somniphobia, a psychological short film exploring the tension between dream and reality, I handled the entire audio post-production pipeline:

    • Dialogue Editing – cleaned and balanced raw recordings for clarity and emotional impact
    • Sound Design – created unsettling ambiences, textures, and SFX that build tension and heighten the surreal atmosphere
    • Mixing – delivered a final mix that blends dialogue, music, and design into an immersive, cinematic soundscape

    The result is an audio experience that mirrors the film’s psychological themes—using sound not just to support the story but to amplify its unease and intensity.

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