6 Tips for Hiring a Podcast Editor

In this episode Studio Steve will talk the shop and share some lingo with you that will help you hire and work with a podcast editor. 

Working with a podcast editor is one of the first bits of work that we encourage podcasters to outsource.

NOTES FOR YOU:

1. Check your recording quality
2. Pick a service
   1. Fiverr 
   2. Upwork
   3. Google “Podcast Editing”
   4. WeEditPodcasts
   5. PodLab
3. Ask for a portfolio or examples of their work
4. Schedule a VIDEO call.  
   1. Do you vibe with them?
   2. Negotiate a rate.  
      1. Hourly / Episode by Episode
5. Know the LINGO and talk some SHOP.
   1. What DAW do you use?
      1. Audacity RED FLAG
      2. Garageband RED FLAG
   2. What noise reduction solution do you use?
   3. What compressor do you use?
   4. Do you like to use a DE-ESSER?
   5. Do you use a lot of EQ?
   6. What mastering or Limiting plugins do you use?
   7. Do you remove filler words? 
6. Test the waters
   1. Have some episodes ready
   2. Be slow to hire, quick to fire
   3. Make sure they deliver a high-quality sound 
   4. Make sure they make their deadline
   5. Consider trying out 2 or 3 editors at the same time.

 VIDEO ON YOUTUBE:

How to Make My Podcast Sound Better


As mentioned in the episode we offer a course all about podcast editing:

Reaper 4 Podcasters

Also mentioned in the episode, is the shout out to our amazing editor, check out her website here:


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🙋🏽‍♀️Thinking about starting a podcast? Cool! We have courses to help you

Reaper for Podcasters
In this mini-course Studio Steve teaches you how to use Reaper to edit your podcast professionally. 

https://www.podcastingsmart.com/r4p

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