Phillip McDowell
Audio Engineer & Content Creator
Tübingen
Summary
I am passionate about all things audio. Using sound design and creativity to produce engaging and impactful audio narratives is something that truly excites me. With 14+ years experience in the audio field and 5 years in podcast/narrative production I can write, record, design, mix and master a complete audio package to a standard and quality worthy of the story being told.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Tontechniker
Landestheater Tuebingen
10.2024 - Current
- Setting up, testing, and adjusting sound equipment for Theater performances.
- Running sound for shows.
- Mix & Edit Dress Rehearsal sound and footage for reference tapes.
- Prep, pack and transport audio equipment for events and location performances.
Audio Content Creator & Engineer
ShowHeroes SE
01.2022 - 11.2025
- Responsible for creating 'The Digital Distillery Podcast Network,' currently producing 5 separate podcasts.
- Producing, hosting, engineering, and/or mastering all content for the network.
- Audio repair and final mix on most company video projects.
- Researching and scripting.
- Creatively combining music, dialogue and SFX to create engaging storytelling.
- Working from high-quality home studio to produce various audio formats remotely.
Project Voice Over & Audio/Video Editor
Esslingen University
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Leading and completing translation and voice over project for a Germany/US University project.
- Co-ordinating with Professors and University Stakeholders to translate (from German to English) and Voice a series of 100+ videos over the course of the subject.
- Recording voice-over and synchronising translated audio and video content.
PR & Engagement Coordinator
Esslingen University
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Liaising with guest lecturers from around the globe.
- Coordinating online course content.
- Holding interviews and managing student workers.
- Promoting courses on social media.
- Overseeing major digital tools migration within the Graduate School.
Founder & Sole Operator
Sack Music Studio’s
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Established and successfully operated a small music/recording storefront and studio.
- Live recording of bands.
- Mixing and Mastering.
- Working with clients to realise their creative goals.
- Live sound engineering.
- All aspects of small business management.
Education
BA - Communications
Charles Sturt University
Australia01.2010
BA - Communications
Charles Sturt University
Australia01.2010
Skills
- Audio Editing & Mixing
- Creative Scriptwriting
- Voice Over
- Sound Design
- Mastering
- Social Media Shorts/Promo Content Production
Podcasts & Audio Drama production for my personal creative projects
In addition to my professional podcasting and audio production experience I make a successful series of podcasts on topics of my own personal interest. I have an active online presence and loyal Patreon subscribers who praise me for my high quality work.
Timeline
Tontechniker
Landestheater Tuebingen
10.2024 - Current
Audio Content Creator & Engineer
ShowHeroes SE
01.2022 - 11.2025
Project Voice Over & Audio/Video Editor
Esslingen University
01.2021 - 01.2022
PR & Engagement Coordinator
Esslingen University
01.2020 - 01.2022
Founder & Sole Operator
Sack Music Studio’s
01.2010 - 01.2019
BA - Communications
Charles Sturt University
BA - Communications
Charles Sturt University