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Tony Onuchukwu

Tony Onuchukwu

London

Summary

Detail-oriented Audio Engineer with extensive experience in dialogue editing, sound design, and post-production workflows. Proficient with Pro Tools, Logic Pro and iZotope RX with particular expertise in dialogue clarity and noise reduction techniques. Combines technical precision with creative problem-solving and excellent communication skills. Seeking to leverage audio engineering expertise in a post-production environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Audio Engineer

The Guardian
03.2023 - Current
  • Scored and crafted immersive sound design and mixed episodes ensuring clarity, depth, and an engaging auditory experience.
  • Engineer and mix high-profile podcast recordings, ensuring optimal speech clarity and intelligibility
  • Implement advanced audio processing techniques using Pro Tools and iZotope RX10 for superior listening experiences
  • Collaborate with producers and presenters to achieve desired sound quality while meeting tight deadlines
  • Troubleshoot technical issues independently while maintaining workflow efficiency
  • Apply adaptive noise control and precision dialogue enhancement for broadcast-quality audio

Freelance Audio Engineer

Self Employed
01.2019 - Current
  • The Guardian – Science Weekly, The Audio Long Read, Politics Weekly, Today in Focus
  • Paramount/CBS News: 60 minutes Who Owns History, The Forgotten Queen of Romance Novels
  • BBC Sounds/CBC Podcasts Who Replaced Avril Lavigne? Daily Mail Podcasts Lost Voices, The Apple and The Tree Season 1 and 2
  • The Artists Partnership/Unlocked Podcasts The Reggie Yates Podcast
  • Message Heard Objeks and Tings, Conflicted, The Curse of County Mayo, Who Robs a Banksy?
  • Radio Wolfgang Science(ish), Selfridges: Super Futures, The Woman Who...
  • Unedited Amazon +44 Podcast, The Black Curriculum x Spotify: The Sounds of Black Britain (Gold – 2023 British Podcast Awards)
  • Zoe Science and Nutrition | Fascinate Productions Can Ozempic (Semaglutide) Solve Weight Loss?

Digital Media Manager

Acoustiguide
11.2019 - 01.2023
  • Configured and engineered audio setups for diverse production requirements
  • Implemented real-time audio processing during live sessions to maintain consistent quality
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth technical operations
  • Developed and maintained audio asset content management systems
  • Conducted technical quality control for audio deliverables across multiple simultaneous productions
  • Designed formats that blended documentary and dramatized elements, experimenting with voice, sound design, and music.
  • Assisted with studio setup, equipment checks, and guest coordination for recording sessions
  • Maintained equipment inventory and coordinated repairs and replacements as needed
  • Provided administrative support including schedule management and production documentation

Doctor of Medicine

NHS - National Health Service
04.2013 - 09.2019
  • Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
  • Created treatment plans balancing medical expertise, patient goals and individual compliance levels.
  • Evaluated previously prescribed interventions for successes or failures and adjusted strategies.
  • Completed routine physical exams and diagnostic tests to provide accurate diagnosis.
  • Researched connections between sound therapy and patient wellness outcomes
  • Evaluated impacts of various sound frequencies on patient relaxation and recovery
  • Gained scientific understanding of cognitive responses to auditory stimulation

Education

MA - Audio Production

University of Westminster
London
10-2019

M.D. - Medicine

Charles University
Prague
09-2013

Skills

  • DAWs: Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Adobe Audition (Advanced)
  • Audio Processing: iZotope RX10, Waves Plugins, FabFilter Suite
  • Audio Formats: Expertise across all standard broadcast and streaming formats; Loudness, True Peak
  • Asset Management: Experience with digital asset management systems, audio datasets and metadata workflows
  • Microsoft Office: Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams

Timeline

Audio Engineer

The Guardian
03.2023 - Current

Digital Media Manager

Acoustiguide
11.2019 - 01.2023

Freelance Audio Engineer

Self Employed
01.2019 - Current

Doctor of Medicine

NHS - National Health Service
04.2013 - 09.2019

MA - Audio Production

University of Westminster

M.D. - Medicine

Charles University
Tony Onuchukwu