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Engin H.

London, United Kingdom

$29/hr
5.0
70 jobs

Hi there. I am Engin Hassan ( Editfadewarp ). I have been in audio editing and music production for over 20 years. For the last five years I have worked almost exclusively on podcast and voice over editing and production. I work with my clients to take their projects from raw audio recordings to finished, mastered episodes, ready to be published. I am also a creative, and can help with music placement and sound design. I listen to my clients requirements and work with them to create something which reflects their ethos or passion. If the client is unsure about how to present their idea, then I am more than happy to work with them presenting ideas to help bring it to reality. I have recently added video podcast and audiobook editing to my skillset. _______________________________ โœ… Top Rated on Upwork โœ… 100% Positive Feedback โœ… 20+ years as an editor โœ… 50+ Happy clients and counting Services: โœ‚๏ธ Audio Editing โœ‚๏ธ Podcast Audio Editing ๐ŸŽฌ Podcast Video Editing โœ‚๏ธ Audiobook Editing ๐ŸŽง Music Editing ๐ŸŽง Podcast Mixing, Mastering, and EQ โ˜‘๏ธ Noise Reduction ๐ŸŽง Mixing ๐ŸŽง Ableton Live Warp Makers ๐ŸŽ™ Podcast Interview Recording ( Remote + In the Studio ) _______________________________ Please feel free to contact me regarding your project. I am available, and would love to help you make your project a reality. I am great at working to deadlines. I always maintain clear communication with the client. I am very detail oriented in my work. I want to make your project the best it can be.

  • Audio Editing
  • Audiobook
  • Ableton Live
  • Podcast
  • Audio Production
  • iZotope RX
  • Podcast Production
  • Audio Restoration
  • Audio Engineering
  • Music Placement
  • Field Recording
  • Audio Post Production
  • Podcast Editing
  • Sound Design
  • Ambient Music
Shalini R.

Chennai, India

$20/hr
5.0
12 jobs

DISCOVER THE POWER OF SOUND IN STORYTELLING : After graduating from The Los Angeles Film School with an Audio Production Degree, I had amazing opportunities to work on various projects with DISNEY, and I am also an alumnus of THE ACADEMY (OSCARS) GOLD RISING of 2022 for Sound. With over 7+ years of experience in Audio and Sound, I firmly think that sound can be a valuable storytelling tool. Whether it's a soothing audiobook, music, advertisements, or a podcast. A story or a feeling can be effectively conveyed through sound. It brings me immense joy and satisfaction to collaborate with amazing people and bring their ideas to life. SERVICES BELOW : โœ…AUDIO RESTORATON โœ…PODCAST AUDIO (INCLUDING RIVERSIDE AND DESCRIPT AND ELEVENLABS) โœ…AUDIO AND SONIC BRANDING โœ… SFX RECORDING AND EDITING โœ… SOUND DESIGN โœ… ADR, FOLEY, DIALOGUE AND FIELD RECORDING AND EDITING โœ… MUSIC PRODUCTION โœ… AUDIO MIX AND MASTER Find me on Instagram - @sharavimusic ADDITIONL QUALIFICATONS:- 1) THE ACADEMY GOLD RISING (OSCARS) - SOUND & MUSIC FROM 2022.โ€จ 2) DISNEY INDIA 3) LA SOUND MIXERSโ€จ 4) MPSE - MOTION PICTURE SOUND EDITORS Audio Software: Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Reaper, Adobe Premiere Pro Plugin knowledge: Universal Audio, Plugin Alliance, iZotope RX, iZotope Insight, iZotope Dialogue Match, Audioease Altiverb 7, Audioease indoor, Soundtoys Bundle, Manipulator by Polyverse, Dehumaniser 2 by Krotos. I look forward to working with you :)

  • Audio Editing
  • Avid Pro Tools
  • Logic Pro
  • Audio Post Production
  • Audio Restoration
  • Sound Mixing
  • Audio Engineering
  • Sound Design
  • Audio Intro
  • Audiobook
  • Audio Outro
  • Audio Effects
  • iZotope RX
  • Music Production
  • Stereo Mixing
Aman D.

Sonipat, India

$20/hr
4.9
133 jobs

โœจTOP RATED EXPERTโœจ-- OPEN TO INVITES โคต11+ years' EXPERIENCE in ACX-compliant audio post-production: โœ… Audiobook Creation with Proofreading โœ… Fiction / Non-Fiction Audiobooks โœ… Audio eLearning Courses / Presentation Walkthroughs / Lessons / Reels / Shorts โœ… Longform Meditations, Health + Wellness, and Religious Audiobooks ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅThe Only ElevenLabs EXPERT you will find on Upwork โœ… Podcast & Audiobook Production with Mastering specialized for ACX / Audible โœ… Audio Engineering, Post-Production & Audio Editing โœ… Voice-Over Audio Editing โœ… Audiobook Proofreader โคตExpertise in- - Audio Cleanup - Dialogue Clarity (Crisp Vocals with Flowing Conversations) - Background Noise Removal - Excessive Reverb Removal - Ad Placements, Background Music Levelling and Audio Mixing - Consistent Loud & pleasant Audio (But not Harsh) Making Audiobook audio files 100% Audible / ACX-ready / ACX-compliant โคตI'll be RESPONSIBLE for the entire audio editing process: ๐ŸŸข Audio Analysis Review ๐ŸŸข Focused Cut and Splice Editing ๐ŸŸข Compression and Equalization ๐ŸŸข Noise reduction (Background noise/ hiss/ hum to as minimal as possible) ๐ŸŸข Remove mistakes, breaths, clicking sounds, ums, and ahs ๐ŸŸข Master to your recommended file format - .mp3 .wav file @192kbps and higher EVERYTHING you need to make your audio product 100% ACX Ready, so you have more time to narrate & market your business. โคตEXPECT me to provide you with the following: โœ… Professional Sounding Audio Quality โœ… Realistic Deliverable Timeline โœ… Delightful Conversational English Communication EXCITED to work with: ๐Ÿ’š Audiobook Independent Authors ๐Ÿ’š Audiobook Narrators ๐Ÿ’š Audiobook Publishers ๐Ÿ’š Voice-Over Artists ๐Ÿ’š Content Creators ๐Ÿ’š Audiobook Editors PROCESS - amandembla.com/post/working-with-audiobooks

  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Mastering
  • Audiobook
  • Sound Mixing
  • Audio Post Production
  • Audio Restoration
  • Podcast Editing
  • Audiobook Editing
  • Audiobook Split Chapters
  • Stem Mixing & Mastering
  • Noise Reduction
  • Audio Engineering
  • Audio Recording
Arnaud L.

London, United Kingdom

$30/hr
5.0
79 jobs

My standard is simple: I produce podcasts Iโ€™d genuinely want to listen to. Former audio editor at RTL, I bring national radio standards to modern podcasts, helping brands and creators develop a premium sound that attracts serious sponsors, high-value guests, and loyal listeners. Whether you need ongoing podcast editing or support launching your show, I offer 3 tailored production tiers: โฌœ๏ธ The Clean Edit ๐˜Œ๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜ค๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ถ๐˜ฑ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ข ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ญ-๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฅ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ต ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ต ๐˜ˆ๐˜ ๐˜ง๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ธ๐˜ด โ–ซ๏ธ Technical Repair: Removal of background noise, echo, mouth clicks, pops, harsh โ€œSโ€ sounds โ–ซ๏ธ Essential Edits: Flawless removal of long pauses, distracting โ€œumsโ€ and major mistakes โ–ซ๏ธ Mixing & Mastering: Professional EQ and compression for warm, broadcast-quality clarity โ–ซ๏ธ Final Touch: Integration of your intro, outro, ads, and optional engaging cold open โฌœ๏ธ The Broadcast Edit ๐˜ˆ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฑ, ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜จ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ด ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ข ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ญ, ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ต, ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜จ๐˜ข๐˜จ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ง๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ โ–ซ๏ธ Everything in The Clean Edit โ–ซ๏ธ Invisible Edits: Seamless removal of filler words, slip-ups, restarts, stumbles, repetitions โ–ซ๏ธ Flow Refinement: Improving pacing, rhythm, and storytelling while preserving natural flow โ–ซ๏ธ Final Output: Engaging, effortless listening experience optimized for long-form listening โฌœ๏ธ The Cinematic Edit ๐˜๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฉ-๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ, ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ๐˜ค๐˜ถ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜บ-๐˜ฒ๐˜ถ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜บ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฅ๐˜ถ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ท๐˜ฆ-๐˜ฅ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฅ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ด โ–ซ๏ธ Everything in The Broadcast Edit โ–ซ๏ธ Advanced Sound Design: A fully immersive soundscape with layered effects โ–ซ๏ธ Custom Scoring: Bespoke music beds and cues to shape emotion and pacing โ–ซ๏ธ Premium Finish: Refined, cinematic sound that captivates your audience Every episode goes through my signature editorial process: a broadcast-standard approach that keeps listeners engaged without ever noticing the edit. You get the discipline and polish of national radio, refined for todayโ€™s podcast audience. Send me your files and Iโ€™ll return a free 2-minute sample, no commitment needed.

  • Audio Editing
  • Adobe Audition
  • Audacity
  • Audio Mastering
  • Sound Mixing
  • Audio Production
  • Noise Reduction
  • Audio Restoration
  • Podcast
  • Audio Post Production
  • Audio Engineering
  • Podcast Production
  • Podcast Editing
  • Podcast Episode
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Descript
  • True Crime
  • Storytelling
  • Apple Podcasts
  • iZotope RX
Luis Rodrigo K.

La Paz, Bolivia

$18/hr
5.0
14 jobs

I help podcasters, video creators, artists, and creative professionals turn noisy, damaged, or AI-generated audio into CLEAN, CLEAR, Professional-sounding tracks ready for release. I can provide a short sample first, so you can hear what is realistically possible before we start the full project. I work with dialogue cleanup, background noise removal, echo/reverb reduction, podcast repair, AI audio cleanup, vocal enhancement, mixing, mastering, and audio restoration. Beyond audio, I can also help artists and creatives improve how they present and promote their work online through creative direction, content ideas, release or project planning, artist branding, and practical marketing guidance.

  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Restoration
  • Noise Reduction
  • Dialogue Editing
  • Podcast Editing
  • Sound Mixing
  • Audio Mastering
  • Vocal Tuning
  • Music Production
  • iZotope RX
  • Ableton Live
  • Sound Design
  • AI Audio Generation
  • Audio Post Production
Sailendra S.

Guwahati, India

$10/hr
5.0
96 jobs

Hello! I am a dedicated music professional offering a comprehensive range of services to enhance your audio projects. Services I provide- 1. Music Production 2. Mixing & Mastering 3. Vocal Comping/Tuning & Processing 4. Background Music & SFX (Sound Effects) 5. Audio editing and Noise Reduction 6. Audiobook editing (ACX) I pride myself on being extremely professional and aim to always deliver a job well before deadline. Let's collaborate to create exceptional audio experiences that resonate with your audience and elevate your projects to new heights.

  • Audio Editing
  • Sound Mixing
  • Vocal Tuning
  • Audio Mastering
  • Music Production
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Voice-Over Recording
  • Manual Vocal Tuning
  • Foley Effects
  • Background Music
  • Noise Reduction
  • Podcast Editing
  • Ambient Sound Design
  • Audiobook Editing
  • Stem Mixing & Mastering

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Audio editor hiring guide

Audio editors turn raw recordings into polished, professional sound across podcasts, commercials, music, and video production. Whether you need noise cleanup for a weekly podcast or full multitrack mixing for an advertising campaign, a skilled audio editor can help you deliver content that sounds crisp and credible. From audiobook narration to broadcast-ready ads, these specialists bring technical precision that keeps your audience engaged.

What does an audio editor do?

Audio editors prepare and refine recorded audio so it's ready for publishing or distribution. They work with tools like Audacity, Pro Tools, and GarageBand to shape sound for podcasts, audiobooks, music production, commercials, and video projects. 

Audio editor responsibilities typically include:

  • Cleaning up background noise, hum, and microphone artifacts to improve clarity

  • Editing and assembling podcast episodes, audiobook chapters, and video soundtracks

  • Mixing multiple tracks and balancing vocal levels with music or sound effects

  • Adding transitions, intros, outros, and background music

  • Mastering final files and exporting in the correct formats for distribution

How to hire a freelance audio editor on Upwork

Finding the right audio editor starts with clearly defining your project needs and budget. Upwork gives you access to freelance audio editors with experience across podcasts, music, commercials, and more, along with the tools to help you hire with confidence.

Step 1: Post a job

Start by creating a detailed job post that clearly describes your audio content, production goals, and technical requirements.

  • Specify the type of audio you need edited, such as podcasts, audiobooks, interviews, voice-overs, music recordings, commercials, or training content

  • Include details about recording quality, episode length, number of files, and expected turnaround times

  • Clarify whether you need services such as noise reduction, dialogue cleanup, leveling, mixing, mastering, sound design, music integration, or audio restoration

  • Mention preferred software, delivery formats, loudness standards, and any platform-specific requirements for podcast hosting, streaming, or broadcast distribution

  • Indicate whether the engagement is a one-time project or ongoing editing support

  • Share your budget, timeline, and expected production schedule

Use the Job Post Generator, powered by Umaโ„ข, Upwork's Mindful AI, for a fast start. Describe your project in a few sentences, and Uma will draft a job post for audio editors that you can review and customize.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates:

As you start to receive proposals, focus on identifying audio editors with experience handling projects similar to yours.

  • Use Uma to generate candidate shortlists and compare applicants side by side based on your project requirements

  • Review portfolios for work similar to your project, whether that's podcast editing, audiobook production, commercial audio, voice-over editing, or music production

  • Listen closely for audio quality, consistency, pacing, clarity, transitions, and overall production value

  • Evaluate experience with noise reduction, dialogue editing, mixing, mastering, and other post-production services relevant to your project

  • Review familiarity with tools such as Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Reaper, Audacity, or other audio production software

  • Check Job Success Scores (JSS), client feedback, and talent badges such as Top Rated, Top Rated Plus, or Expert-Vetted

  • Look for evidence of meeting deadlines, handling revisions effectively, and maintaining consistent quality across projects

Step 3: Interview top choices

Interview shortlisted candidates to evaluate their workflow, technical expertise, and ability to support your production needs.

  • Schedule and conduct interviews within Upwork Messages and review transcripts and summaries afterward to compare candidates efficiently

  • Ask how they approach common editing tasks such as noise reduction, dialogue cleanup, level balancing, mixing, mastering, and quality control

  • Discuss how they handle challenging recordings, including background noise, inconsistent microphone quality, remote interviews, or multiple speakers

  • Review their preferred software, workflow, project management process, and delivery procedures

  • Explore their experience producing content similar to yours and meeting recurring publishing schedules, if applicable

  • Consider providing a short paid test clip for them to edit to evaluate editing quality, attention to detail, and compatibility with your preferred style

  • Confirm availability, revision policies, communication preferences, and turnaround expectations

  • Draw ideas for interview content from these video editor interview questions

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

After you've selected an audio editor, align on deliverables, technical specifications, and production workflows in a formal contract before editing begins.

  • Create a fixed-price contract for an audio editing project with a finite endpoint or hourly contract for ongoing support

  • Confirm file formats, export settings, loudness standards, naming conventions, and delivery requirements

  • Establish milestones for larger projects such as rough edits, review versions, final mixes, mastered files, and scheduled releases

  • Share raw recordings, scripts, music assets, intro and outro files, branding guidelines, and reference audio through the workroom

  • Clarify ownership and licensing requirements for music, sound effects, and any third-party audio assets used in the project

  • Use Upwork's identity verification features to maintain transparency throughout the engagement

  • Take advantage of Hourly Payment Protection for time-based work or milestone funding for fixed-price projects

  • Track progress, review deliverables, and provide feedback through the contract workroom to keep your audio project production organized from start to finish

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The rates and information provided in this article are based on current data and industry sources available at the time of publication. Freelance rates can vary depending on factors such as experience, location, project scope, and market conditions. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research to confirm current rates and trends, as this information may change over time.

How much does hiring a freelance audio editor cost?

The cost of a freelance audio editor on Upwork is generally similar to a video editor at $10-$60 per hour. Rates can vary depending on the type of project you're hiring for. Consider these typical project costs when hiring a freelance audio editor on Upwork:

Podcast episode editing

$50-$200 /project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Single episode cleanup and assembly
  • Intro and outro placement
  • Noise reduction and leveling

Audiobook chapter editing

$100-$500 /project

Mid-level
  • Chapter-by-chapter narration editing
  • Breath and mouth noise removal
  • ACX-compliant mastering

Commercial audio

$200-$800 /project

Mid-level to senior
  • Voiceover mixing with music bed
  • Sound effects and transitions
  • Broadcast-ready final master

Multitrack mixing

$500-$2,000 /project

Senior or specialist
  • Full song or album mixing
  • EQ, compression, and effects processing
  • Stereo or surround mastering

Ongoing podcast production

$300-$1,000 /project

Mid-level to senior
  • Weekly episode editing and publishing
  • Show notes and transcript sync
  • Consistent audio branding

FAQs about audio editors

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring an audio editor worth it?

For businesses producing regular audio content, hiring a professional audio editor is usually well worth the investment. Most listeners notice audio quality quickly, so poor sound can undermine the credibility of even well-researched content. A freelance audio editor brings the technical skills and trained ear needed to meet professional production standards, freeing you to focus on content and strategy rather than learning how to use complex editing software.

Whatโ€™s the difference between a sound designer and a sound editor?

A sound editor focuses on cleaning, assembling, and refining existing audio recordings, while a sound designer creates original sounds, effects, and atmospheres from scratch. In practice, some freelancers do both, but the skill sets and tools can differ significantly.

What are common audio editing techniques?

Common audio editing techniques include noise reduction, audio restoration, equalization (EQ) to balance frequencies, compression to control volume levels, crossfading between clips for smooth transitions, and normalization to ensure consistent loudness across an entire project.