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How much do freelance podcast audio editing jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance podcast audio editing in the United States is $65,390.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Freelance Podcast Audio Editing job?

A Freelance Podcast Audio Editing job involves editing and enhancing podcast audio to improve sound quality, remove background noise, eliminate filler words, and ensure a polished final product. Freelance editors work independently, offering their services to podcast creators on a per-project or contractual basis. They may also add intro/outro music, balance audio levels, and format files for distribution. This role requires proficiency in audio editing software like Audacity, Adobe Audition, or Pro Tools.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Freelance Podcast Audio Editing position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Podcast Audio Editor, you need strong audio editing abilities, a keen ear for sound quality, and a solid grasp of podcast production workflows, usually backed by practical experience or relevant training. Expertise in using digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as Adobe Audition, Audacity, or Pro Tools is critical, and industry certifications in audio editing can be beneficial. Excellent time management, reliability, and clear communication with clients set outstanding freelancers apart. These competencies are vital for delivering professional, polished episodes that meet deadlines and client expectations in a highly competitive field.

What are the typical challenges faced by freelance podcast audio editors, and how can they be addressed?

Freelance podcast audio editors often encounter challenges such as managing tight turnaround times, working with inconsistent audio quality from remote recordings, and meeting varying client expectations regarding sound and style. To address these, it’s crucial to establish clear communication at the start of each project, set realistic deadlines, and use advanced editing and noise reduction techniques to enhance subpar audio. Building a solid workflow for revisions and keeping up-to-date with industry-standard tools can further streamline the process. By being proactive and adaptable, editors can consistently deliver high-quality results and build strong, lasting client relationships.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Podcast Audio Editing job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 66% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 83% In-person, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,390 per year, or $31.4 per hour.
Podcast Recording Engineer & Editor

Podcast Recording Engineer & Editor

Bible Project

Portland, OR • On-site

$31 - $45/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Podcast Audio Editor
Part-Time • 20 hours/week
About This Role
As our Podcast Recording Engineer & Editor, you will own the weekly audio post-production pipeline for the BibleProject Podcast-from recording intake through final review handoff. You will spend most of your time editing and restoring long-form spoken-word conversations inside Pro Tools, using iZotope RX to solve real-world audio problems and delivering episodes that feel natural, transparent, and emotionally intact.
To thrive here, you need professional-level Pro Tools fluency-not occasional familiarity-along with deep dialogue editing instincts drawn from broadcast, radio, film, post-production, documentary, or a comparable environment. You should be comfortable working independently inside a structured weekly cadence and an established AAF-to-Pro Tools workflow.
In all your work, you will bring your skills and experience to help further our mission of helping people experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus.
This is a part-time role with no guarantee of becoming a full-time role. It is a great fit if you genuinely want consistent, meaningful part-time production work.
What You'll Be Doing
Core Responsibilities
Leadership
  • Communicate proactively about episode status, blockers, restoration concerns, AAF/session issues, and handoff timing so the team can plan around deadlines.
  • Protect the established level of audio quality and advocate for workflow improvements that make weekly podcast production more sustainable.
  • Work within systems with consistency and reliability, flagging issues rather than improvising around them.
Responsibility
  • Edit and clean long-form podcast conversations with a high level of transparency-preserving natural speech, pacing, tone, breath, room tone, and intent.
  • Apply audio processing and restoration tools to repair real-world problems and achieve BibleProject's established podcast sound.
  • Build episode elements: main conversation body, intro/outro voiceovers, music breaks, and additional sound design.
  • Conduct recording sessions-microphone setup, gain staging, routing, headphone monitoring, and level monitoring.
  • Manage media files, AAF import/export, session structure, and file organization across Descript, Pro Tools, and Dropbox-maintaining the established system from intake through handoff.
Expertise
  • Perform difficult audio repairs cleanly and confidently-including light pacing edits and transcript-aligned assembly-while preserving the speakers' rhythm and conversational flow.
  • Produce mix-ready, loudness-compliant deliverables that meet broadcast and podcast standards.

What We're Looking For
  • 3+ years of professional Pro Tools experience as a primary dialogue-editing environment, with the ability to build, organize, and troubleshoot sessions independently.
  • 3+ years editing long-form, multi-speaker audio (45+ min) in at least one of the following: broadcast, radio, podcast, documentary, or film post-production.
  • Proficient in iZotope RX 9 or later, including Dialogue De-noise, De-hum, De-clip, De-mouth, Spectral Repair, and Ambience Match.
  • Able to execute AAF export/import, media relinking, and session handoff between Descript and Pro Tools without supervision.
  • Familiar with podcast loudness standards (-16 LUFS stereo / -19 LUFS mono) and able to deliver mix-ready files that meet those targets consistently.
  • Able to maintain consistent output within a recurring weekly deadline with limited flexibility.
  • Clear communicator who works well asynchronously and handles biblical and theological content with care.

About BibleProject
Portland, Oregon, Founded 2014
BibleProject is an educational technology and media studio whose mission is to help people experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus.
We have grown significantly in the area of multimedia technology. What began with two animated videos now encompasses multiple platforms and products-including over 200 videos. Our website and app serve as connection hubs to our ever-growing library of resources. Classroom, our online learning platform, offers accessible, graduate-level Bible classes.
These, and all of our supporting products, continue to be completely free to audiences around the world, thanks to the ongoing generosity of our patrons.
Location: Portland, Oregon
Reporting to: Cooper Peltz, Director of Production, Live Action and Audio
Compensation & Benefits
  • The hourly range for this position is $31.00 - $45.00.
    • Competitive wages that scales with experience directly related to this role. Top tier in non-profit market but will not match similar roles in for-profit companies.
  • State-regulated sick leave
  • 401k matching program (Eligible 6 months from start date)
  • Random employee perks (swag, meals and other surprises)

BibleProject is an equal opportunity employer.

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