Editing and sound design for podcasts, drama and audiobooks

Starting out with BBC Audiobooks (later AudioGO), and working freelance since 2012, I have twenty-three years’ experience as an audiobook editor.

I now put my ear to sound design — bringing stories to life with illustrative sound-effects and immersive audio. In 2023, Storytel's dramatisation of 1984 — which I sound designed — was nominated for an Audie award. Also that year, I was selected to participate on the BBC's Sound First scheme.

My work spans audiobooks, drama, children's stories, audio tours, magazines, podcasts and a little bit of music.

His experience, creativity and versatility ensure the final audio is the very best it can be. Oliver works with us from concept right through to release and is a vital part of the creative process.
– Kate Jones, Head of Content Creation, Storytel
I have worked with Oliver for many years and highly recommend him as a spoken word editor. Oliver can always be relied upon to deliver on or before the deadline. He is thorough, methodical and has an exceptional ear for detail.
– Jennifer Howard, Sound Understanding

1984

Audio drama sound design for Storytel. 2023 Audie Awards finalist.

Liberation and Fall

Sound-design and edit. A Chinese-Cambodian veteran recounts his experiences of the Vietnam War. Written by May Ngo.

The Shrewing of the Tame

Binaural sound design and editing for BBC R3 Between the Ears. Written and performed by poet Lisa O'Hare.

On Ghost Beach

Sound design for BBC Audiobooks.

House of Plastic

Music and sound design for BBC Audiobooks.

Homes for all: A strategy to end homelessness in Britain

Podcast sound design and editing for Trisonic/Politico Studio.

Alongside – The Rock Lobster Trade

Immersive sound-design for Trisonic/NorthStandard.

Lonely Planet Walking Tours

Interactive tour-guide sound design and editing for AudioGO/Lonely Planet.

One Hundred Steps

Sound design and editing for Penguin Random House.