Postcast Audio Editor
Posted 1 week ago by Creative Recruitment Limited - Creative, Digital Marketing, AI, Content Creators & Technical Talent
£50 Per hour
Outside
Onsite
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: A leading global media organization is seeking a Freelance Podcast Audio Editor to support its expanding podcast division. The role is onsite in London and requires flexibility to work during both UK and US hours, primarily from Saturday to Wednesday. The editor will be responsible for editing and mixing podcast content to a broadcast-ready quality while collaborating with international teams. This freelance contract spans from July 21, 2025, to September 20, 2025.
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)
Key Skills:
- 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
Salary (Rate): £50 per hour
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
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