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Nikola Hamilton

Astoria,NY

Summary

Audio Engineer with 6+ years of broadcast and digital media experience, specializing in Pro Tools and Descript for podcast production. Proven expertise in multi-project coordination, equipment troubleshooting, and collaborative production environments. Experienced in live event audio and remote recording setups.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Audio Engineer

Freelance
09.2017 - Current
  • Collaborate with clients to determine project scopes and set milestones
  • Set up and test equipment prior to events, live streams, and recordings
  • Set up, maintain and operate audio recording equipment and perform troubleshooting and audio system breakdown
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines
  • Prepare for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones
  • Edit, Mix, and master podcasts, audiobooks and music
  • Ensure spec compliance for audio delivery across multiple platforms and streaming services
  • Mix and edit audio for live and recording events.
  • Operate and troubleshot sound systems for various events
  • Develop efficient workflows for podcast post-production

Audio Engineer

John Marshall Media
10.2021 - Current
  • Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings
  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions
  • Set up, maintained and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for broadcasts
  • Maintained and repaired sound equipment
  • Recorded speech and music in digital formats
  • Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for clean recording
  • Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN
05-2015

Skills

  • Pro tools expertise (6 years)
  • iZotope RX expertise (5 years)
  • Descript proficiency (3 years)
  • Riverside proficiency (2 years)
  • Zencastr proficiency (2 years)
  • Equipment knowledge for best use cases
  • Equipment maintenance & troubleshooting
  • Project coordination
  • Team collaboration

Interests

  • I have a strong interest in news, current events, and political journalism
  • Avid Reader
  • Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations

Timeline

Audio Engineer

John Marshall Media
10.2021 - Current

Audio Engineer

Freelance
09.2017 - Current

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Rochester Community And Technical College