Speakerbox Media: Podcast Audio Editor

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Client: Speakerbox Media

Location: Remote

Contract: Temporary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Podcast Audio Editor to join our team and contribute to the production of high-quality podcasts. As a Podcast Audio Editor, you will be responsible for editing and enhancing podcast recordings to ensure optimal sound quality and a seamless listening experience. Your expertise in audio editing software, attention to detail, and creativity will play a critical role in shaping the final product.

Responsibilities:

• Audio Editing: Utilize audio editing software (e.g., Logic Pro) to edit and enhance podcast recordings, including removing background noise, adjusting audio levels, equalizing audio, and eliminating technical glitches or errors.
• Post-Production: Apply sound effects, music, and transitions to enhance the overall listening experience and ensure a professional and engaging final product.
• Content Trimming: Trim, rearrange, and condense podcast episodes to improve pacing and eliminate unnecessary or repetitive content, adhering to the designated time constraints.
• Mixing and Mastering: Combine multiple audio tracks, including host and guest recordings, interviews, and additional audio elements, ensuring a balanced and cohesive sound throughout the episode.
• Quality Control: Conduct thorough quality checks on edited episodes to ensure accuracy, proper audio levels, and seamless transitions, addressing any audio or technical issues as needed.
• File Management: Organize and maintain audio files, project files, and backups to ensure efficient and accessible storage and retrieval.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with podcast hosts, producers, and other team members to understand their vision and objectives for each episode and deliver the desired audio quality and style.
• Adaptation: Adapt to changes and feedback from team members, implementing revisions and modifications in a timely manner to meet project deadlines.
• Industry Knowledge: Stay up to date with current trends, techniques, and advancements in podcasting and audio editing to continuously improve your skills and contribute to the growth of the podcast.

Qualifications:

• Proven Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a podcast audio editor or in a similar role, with a portfolio or examples showcasing your work.
• Proficiency in Audio Editing Software: Strong proficiency in audio editing software such as Adobe Audition, Audacity, or other industry-standard tools.
• Technical Skills: Solid understanding of audio mixing, mastering, and sound design principles, including equalization, compression, noise reduction, and audio effects.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to identify and fix audio issues, such as background noise, distortion, or inconsistencies.
• Creativity: Ability to enhance podcasts with creative sound design elements, music, and effects, while maintaining the desired tone and style of each show.
• Time Management: Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members, accepting feedback and incorporating changes as needed.
• Passion for Podcasting: Genuine interest in podcasting and a good understanding of different podcast genres, styles, and formats.