Podcast Audio Editor

Job Description

Job Title: Freelance Podcast Audio Editor

Location: Onsite London (UK hours + US hours overlap)

Rate: £50 per hour (via LTD / Outside IR35)

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 onsite 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)


    How to Apply:

    Please send your CV and a short portfolio or samples of relevant podcast/audio work to:

    📩 Dean@creativerecruitment.co.uk

Salary: GBP 50 per hour
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