Freelance Podcast Audio Editor needed ASAP media

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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