How to hire a podcast editor in 2025?
Hiring a podcast editor can be easy if you know what to look for. Learn what a podcast editor does, how much it costs to hire one, how long their projects take, and what questions to ask before hiring.
What is a Podcast Editor?
A podcast editor edits and produces audio content for podcasts, including
tasks like removing background noise, adding music or sound effects, mixing
multiple audio tracks, and ensuring overall audio quality and consistency.
They use audio editing software like Adobe Audition, Audacity or Hindenburg,
edit recordings, improve sound quality and finalize episodes for publishing on
podcast platforms.
Things a Podcast Editor can do for you
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Podcast production: Manage the entire process of creating a podcast, including
recording, editing, mixing and mastering audio content to produce polished
episodes ready for distribution
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Video editing: Edit videos by creating versions for podcast episodes or producing
supplementary visual content for promotional purposes
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Audio editing: Edit audio recordings, removing background noise, adjusting levels
and adding effects to ensure clarity, consistency and professional sound
quality
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Social media videos: Repurpose podcast content into short video clips or teasers for
social media platforms, engaging audiences and driving traffic to podcast
episodes.
How much does it cost to hire a Podcast Editor?
Podcast editors on Fiverr typically charge by the services they offer, with
fees ranging from $20.00 to $196.00. To give an idea of pricing, here are some
average fees from sellers on Fiverr.
- Podcast production: Average of $56.00 per job
- Video editing: Average of $57.00 per job
- Audio editing: Average of $20.00 per job
- Social media videos: Average of $196.00 per job
Questions to ask when hiring a Podcast Editor
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What software and tools do you use for podcast editing and production?
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Can you talk about your process for editing podcast episodes, including
audio enhancements and post-production effects?
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Can you give examples of before-and-after edits from podcasts you've worked
on?
How much time does a Podcast Editor take to complete a job on Fiverr?
Depending on the project, Podcast Editors on Fiverr take an average of 6 to 12
days to complete a job. Podcast production takes an average of 9 days to
complete, while video editing takes 10 days on average. Audio editing takes
around 6 days and social media videos take 12 days on average. Some Fiverr
sellers offer faster delivery times for an extra fee.
