Podcast Editor for Business Podcast (Weekly Episodes)

host a weekly business podcast where I interview entrepreneurs and share marketing tips. I need a Podcast Editor to clean up audio, add intro/outro music, and prepare episodes for publishing. This is consistent weekly work perfect for someone with basic audio editing skills looking for reliable income.

Responsibilities:

Edit 1 podcast episode per week (30-45 minutes of audio)

Remove filler words (umms, ahs) and long pauses

Add intro music and outro music

Balance audio levels between host and guests

Remove background noise and improve sound quality

Add sponsor ad reads in designated spots (if applicable)

Export final episode in MP3 format

Write basic show notes from episode content

Upload episode to podcast hosting platform (Buzzsprout)

Required Skills:

Experience with audio editing software (Audacity, Adobe Audition, or similar)

Basic understanding of audio levels and quality

Attention to detail for clean edits

Ability to follow editing guidelines

Good time management for weekly deadlines

Comfortable with file management and organization

Nice to Have:

Previous podcast editing experience

Knowledge of noise reduction techniques

Experience with Descript or AI editing tools

Understanding of podcast SEO

Familiarity with Buzzsprout or Libsyn

Graphic design skills for audiograms (bonus)

Typical Weekly Workflow:

Monday: Receive raw audio file

Tuesday-Thursday: Edit episode at your pace

Friday: Submit edited episode + show notes

Estimated time: 2-4 hours per episode

Episode Details:

Raw audio: 45-60 minutes (interviews)

Final edited: 30-45 minutes

Format: Interview-style conversations

Audio quality: Generally good (recorded on Zoom or Riverside)

1 episode per week (4-5 episodes per month)

What I Provide:

Raw audio files (WAV or MP3)

Intro and outro music files

Editing guidelines and preferences

Timestamps for ad reads (if needed)

Access to podcast hosting platform

Previous episodes as examples

What I Offer:

Consistent weekly work (52 episodes per year)

Flexible editing schedule (just meet Friday deadline)

Simple, straightforward editing (not complex production)

Patient and understanding approach

On-time payment every month

Long-term partnership

Credit in podcast show notes

Potential for rate increase after 6 months

Working Schedule:

Receive audio every Monday

Submit edited episode every Friday

Work whenever convenient during the week

No weekend work required

Occasional holiday weeks off (with notice)

Payment Structure:

Basic Plan: $200/month (4 episodes, basic editing)

Standard Plan: $300/month (4 episodes, detailed editing + show notes)

Premium Plan: $400/month (5 episodes, editing, show notes, audiograms)

Payment on the 1st of each month

Payment via PayPal, Venmo, or Wise

Editing Guidelines:

Remove all filler words (umm, ah, like, you know)

Cut long pauses (over 3 seconds)

Remove false starts and repeated sentences

Keep natural conversation flow (don't over-edit)

Balance audio levels (consistent volume)

Reduce background noise

Add intro at beginning (30 seconds)

Add outro at end (20 seconds)

Tools You'll Use:

Audio editing software of your choice

Dropbox or Google Drive for file sharing

Buzzsprout for uploading (I'll train you)

Email or Slack for communication

Google Docs for show notes

Show Notes Requirements:

Episode title (pulled from content)

2-3 sentence episode summary

Guest bio and links (if interview)

3-5 key takeaways or timestamps

Links mentioned in episode

Call-to-action

Format: Simple Google Doc

File Specifications:

Final format: MP3

Bitrate: 128 kbps (mono) or 192 kbps (stereo)

Sample rate: 44.1 kHz

File naming: "Episode###_Title_Date.mp3"

Include ID3 tags (episode title, number, description)

Quality Standards:

No awkward cuts or abrupt transitions

Consistent audio levels throughout

Minimal background noise

Natural-sounding conversation flow

Intro/outro placed correctly

Professional final product

Podcast Details:

Name: [Business Growth Podcast]

Topic: Entrepreneurship, marketing, business tips

Audience: Small business owners and solopreneurs

Format: Solo episodes + guest interviews

Length: 30-45 minutes

Frequency: Weekly (every Tuesday)

Common Editing Tasks:

Remove coughs, sneezes, background noises

Cut out technical difficulties or interruptions

Balance guest audio with host audio

Remove off-topic tangents (with timestamps provided)

Clean up intro/outro transitions

Ensure smooth fade-ins and fade-outs

Training Provided:

Sample raw and edited episodes for comparison

Detailed editing style guide

List of common filler words to remove

Walkthrough of upload process

Templates for show notes

Ongoing feedback on your edits

Realistic Expectations:

First few episodes might take longer as you learn my style

I provide constructive feedback to help you improve

Not every edit needs to be perfect

Focus on clean, professional sound

We're building skills together

Communication is key

Growth Opportunities:

Start with basic episode editing

Eventually create audiograms for social media

Help with YouTube video editing

Assist with podcast growth strategy

Potential to edit multiple shows

Increase to bonus episodes (more income)

Ideal Candidate:

Enjoys working with audio

Detail-oriented but efficient

Comfortable with weekly deadlines

Interested in business/entrepreneurship topics

Reliable and communicative

Takes pride in quality work

Red Flags to Avoid:

Missing weekly deadlines without communication

Inconsistent audio levels in final edit

Leaving in obvious errors or long pauses

Poor file organization

Not following editing guidelines

How to Apply:

Please share:

Brief summary of your audio editing experience

Software you use for podcast editing

Sample of podcast editing work (if available)

Average time to edit a 45-minute episode

Your preferred monthly rate

Your availability and time zone

Do you listen to podcasts? Which ones?

I'm looking for someone reliable who can help make my podcast sound professional every week. Let's grow this show together!