Job Title: Freelance Podcast Audio Editor
Location: Onsite (UK hours overlap)
Rate: £50 per hour (via LTD)
Contract Dates: 21 July 2025 - 20 September 2025
Working Pattern: Up to 40 hours/week (primarily Saturday-Wednesday)
Overview:
A leading global media organisation is seeking a skilled Freelance Podcast Audio Editor to support its expanding podcast division. This is a remote freelance contract offering flexible hours with a focus on UK/US time zone overlap. The role requires both weekday and weekend availability and involves close collaboration with international teams based in the UK and New York.
Key Responsibilities:
- Edit and mix podcast interviews and docu-style content to broadcast-ready quality
- Apply EQ, compression, de-essing, gating, and dialogue-leveling techniques to spoken-word recordings
- Use Adobe Audition and Descript for waveform and multitrack editing, noise reduction, spectral repair, and text-to-audio workflows
- Incorporate dynamic mixing techniques including fades, automation, panning, and effects such as reverb or filters
- Prepare audio for delivery using proper LUFS standards and mastering chains
- Collaborate with producers and editors across time zones
- Operate and support remote recording workflows (Riverside, SquadCast, Descript Rooms)
Required Skills & Experience:
- Proficiency in Adobe Audition and Descript
- Experience mixing and mastering podcast or interview-based content
- Strong understanding of audio post-production workflows and best practices
- Familiarity with remote recording tools and protocols (Riverside, SquadCast, Descript Rooms)
- Attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Flexible schedule with availability across weekends and during overlapping UK/US working hours
Contract Details:
- Duration: 2 months
- Rate: £50/hour via LTD company (paid for all approved hours, including weekends)
- Schedule: Approx. 40 hours/week, focused Saturday-Wednesday
- Location: Onsite (London based candidates preferred, must be available for UK/US timezone overlap)
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