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Cheddar

Freelance Multimedia Journalist

Washington, DC · On-site

$75 - $100/hr

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, or a related field (preferred ... Utilize advanced video editing and audio production skills to create polished and visually ...

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Freelance Stage Manager, The Will Cain Show

Dallas, TX

$62 - $70.25/hr

... Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News ... Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience We ...

The New York Times

Studio Video Journalist

New York, NY · On-site

$113K - $132K/yr

It's why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to ... Coordinate complex studio and field logistics between in-house production and freelancers.

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How much do freelance audio journalism jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance audio journalism in the United States is $31.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.96 and $35.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Audio Journalism vs Podcast Producer?

AspectFreelance Audio JournalismPodcast Producer
CredentialsJournalism background, audio editing skillsMedia production, project management
Work EnvironmentRemote, client sites, media outletsStudio, remote, client meetings
Industry UsageNews outlets, media companiesIndependent, media, corporate
Primary FocusInvestigative reporting, storytellingContent planning, production coordination

Freelance Audio Journalism involves creating investigative or feature stories for media outlets, focusing on reporting and storytelling. Podcast Producers handle the overall production of podcasts, including planning, editing, and publishing episodes. While both roles require audio editing skills, Freelance Audio Journalists emphasize journalistic integrity and storytelling, whereas Podcast Producers focus on content management and production logistics.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Audio Journalism job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,756 per year, or $31.1 per hour.
STAT Freelance Podcast Producer, The Readout LOUD

STAT Freelance Podcast Producer, The Readout LOUD

Boston Globe Media Partners

Boston, MA • On-site, Remote

Part-time

Posted 4 days ago

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Freelance Podcast Producer, The Readout LOUD

In November 2015, STAT was launched as a national media brand focused on health, medicine, and life sciences. Since then, we have grown to be the authoritative and trustworthy news media source for tough-minded coverage of the business of making medicines, health tech, science, and public health. We produce daily news, investigative articles, and narrative projects in addition to multimedia features, podcasts, and opinion pieces. Our team of editors and reporters have won numerous journalism awards, including being named twice as a Pulitzer finalist. STAT is affiliated with Boston Globe Media Partners but is independent from The Boston Globe.

We are currently looking for a freelance audio producer to work on The Readout LOUD, our weekly biotech podcast.

This is a part-time contract role of approximately 20 hours per week. The producer may work remotely or from our Boston office.

The producer will work closely with the show’s hosts to plan weekly episodes, record episodes remotely, edit audio, and prepare the show’s weekly newsletter. They will also help shape the creative direction of the podcast, coordinate with STAT reporters to feature their stories, book guests, and occasionally gather audio or record interviews.

Responsibilities include:

  • Planning weekly episodes with the hosts
  • Recording episodes remotely
  • Editing audio in Adobe Audition
  • Preparing and sending the weekly podcast newsletter
  • Helping guide the creative direction of the show
  • Working with STAT reporters to bring their reporting into podcast episodes
  • Booking guests
  • Occasionally gathering audio and/or recording interviews

Qualifications:

  • Experience producing editorial podcasts, radio, or other audio journalism projects
  • Strong audio editing skills, including experience with Adobe Audition
  • Sound editorial judgment and comfort working with reporters and hosts
  • Ability to manage a weekly production schedule
  • Basic video editing skills are a plus
  • Interest or experience in biotech, health care, or science journalism is a plus

The STAT office is located in downtown Boston, nearby Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, and is easily accessible by MBTA and commuter rail lines. We have colleagues in the organization that come into the office on a regular basis and colleagues that are based in various cities throughout the US. For this role, we will consider candidates who are based anywhere in the United States.

Interested in this job? If so, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit a cover letter and resume.

In your resume and/or cover letter, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.).