AUDIO PRODUCTION + DEVELOPMENT | CONTENT CREATION | COPYWRITING
I'm a Lead Audio Producer with 10+ years of audio production experience, predominantly across podcasts, creative long-form, and commercials. I'm efficient in both audio and video editing, so a great one-stop shop for vodcasts! I'm also very comfortable in managing large, complex projects, localisation, casting and script editing.
I recently had the privilege of producing and directing Cold Tapes, an innovative drama podcast that quickly became a chart-topper on Spotify and Apple. With a cast of 31 actors, 74 episodes, and 16.4 hours of finished audio, it’s a strong example of my ability to manage complex production schedules, casting, scriptwriting, and directing talent.
I have extensive experience of always-on audio content from my time as a producer at Global Radio, and my role directing/editing The Economist audio edition. I've managed global audio campaigns for prestigious clients like Rolex, Coca-Cola, and Kellogg’s at Hogarth, and I have also recently been developing a podcast alongside Delayed Gratification; a beautiful slow news publication with an archive of incredible stories that they want to turn into well-crafted audio pieces.
I've worked in the audio world for a long time now, so my black book of voice agencies, talent, studios, international studios, and translators extends far and wide. I pride myself in connecting with the people I work with and developing friendships along the way!
Projects
- Cold TapesI was in charge of the entire production process, leading creative decisions from initial development and casting through to delivery. The concept behind Cold Tapes is that the audio is raw 'evidence' - listeners have to piece together clues and work out who killed Drew. I implemented creative recording techniques, playing with location, equipment, and process, to make the files (police interviews, secret recordings, and personal diaries) sound as authentic as possible. Cold Tapes has since bee
Work history
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Podcast ProducerSian Williams Audio
United KingdomFreelance
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Lead Audio ProducerFree Turn
- London, United KingdomFull Time
During my time at Free Turn, I produced, cast, and directed Cold Tapes, an innovative, first-of-its-kind audio drama (16.4 hours of audio recorded over 3 weeks, with a cast of 31 WONDERFUL actors).
I was in charge of the entire production process, leading creative decisions from initial development and casting through to delivery. The concept behind Cold Tapes is that the audio is raw 'evidence' - listeners have to piece together clues and work out who killed Drew. I implemented creative recording techniques, playing with location, equipment, and process, to make the files (police interviews, secret recordings, and personal diaries) sound as authentic as possible.
Cold Tapes has since reached no.1 on the Apple charts, no.2 on the Spotify charts and has been acquired by Wondery+. It was The Guardian's "Pick of the Week" and Crime Monthly Magazine gave it 5*, printing "It's not often something truly original enters the podcast space".
In addition, I restructured the audio production process for their client Big Bus Tours, bringing in new vendors, and improving the audio output for tours in London, San Francisco, Rome, Hong Kong, Sydney and Singapore. I did this by utilising International studio contacts, improving our scripting process, adding additional QC steps, and working with trusted voice agencies to enlist the highest quality of talent.
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Skills
- Audio
- Audio Production
- Podcast Production
- Podcasting
- Audio Editing
- Directing Actors
- Casting
- Script Editing
- Adobe Audition
- Audio Content
Education
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Media PracticeUniversity of Sussex
Brighton, UK
I specialised in Radio and Sound Design. My final year audio documentary that explored the question 'What is Silence?' has since been played on BBC4 and Resonance FM.