Rachael Bigelow
About Rachael Bigelow
Rachael Bigelow is a Senior Music Editor at Pixar Animation Studios, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in post-production roles, including positions as Assistant Music and Sound Editor and Associate Music Editor at Pixar, as well as previous roles at Barbary Post and One Union Recording Studios.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
Rachael Bigelow has held multiple positions at Pixar Animation Studios, contributing to various aspects of music and sound editing. She began her tenure in 2013 as a Post Production Assistant, where she worked for three years until 2016. Following this role, she served as an Assistant Music and Sound Editor from 2016 to 2018, and then as an Associate Music Editor for nine months in 2018 to 2019. Rachael continued her career at Pixar as a Music Editor from 2019 to 2021. Since 2021, she has been working as a Senior Music Editor, reflecting her progression and expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Rachael Bigelow earned her Bachelor of Music degree in Sound Recording Technology and Voice from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. She studied there from 2006 to 2011, gaining foundational knowledge and skills in sound engineering and music production. This educational background has equipped her with the technical expertise necessary for her roles in music editing and sound design within the film industry.
Background in Post Production
Before joining Pixar Animation Studios, Rachael Bigelow worked as a Post Production Assistant at Barbary Post in San Francisco from 2012 to 2013. She also gained experience as an intern at One Union Recording Studios for six months in 2011 and at Fantasy Studios for three months in the same year. These positions provided her with valuable insights into the post production process and prepared her for her subsequent roles in music editing.
Career Progression in Music Editing
Rachael Bigelow's career in music editing has shown a clear trajectory of growth and increasing responsibility. Starting as a Post Production Assistant, she advanced to roles that focused specifically on music and sound editing. Her experience at Pixar Animation Studios, spanning various positions, demonstrates her commitment to the craft and her ability to adapt and excel in a dynamic environment.