Freelance Podcast Editor (UK-based)

We’re looking for an experienced freelance podcast editor to edit long-form, multi-camera interview podcasts and turn them into high-performing content across YouTube, Instagram Reels and TikTok.

This role is best suited to an editor who already works in podcasts and understands how to cut long-form conversations into compelling full episodes, trailers and short-form clips that drive retention, engagement and views.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for editing 60–120 minute raw, multi-camera podcast footage into:

• Full-length YouTube episodes
• A main trailer per episode
• Multiple short-form clips (15–90 seconds) for Instagram Reels & TikTok
• 1-2x podcasts per month

You should be confident identifying strong hooks, shaping viral moments and tailoring edits for each platform’s audience and algorithm.

Skills & Experience

• Expert in multi-camera podcast editing
• Proven experience editing engaging trailers and short-form clips with on-screen captions that drive views and engagement
• Strong understanding of pacing, storytelling and audience retention
• Skilled in cutting specific questions/answers into high-performing short-form content
• Strong audio editing skills (cleanup, levelling, EQ, compression)
• Up to date with on-trend formats, sounds, software and platform updates
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality edits on tight deadlines
• Comfortable working collaboratively and incorporating feedback
• An existing portfolio that includes podcast editing work
• UK-based editor

Who We Are

Disturb Digital is a fast-growing digital marketing agency based in North West London, launched in 2017. We work with well-known brands and pride ourselves on delivering strong, measurable results for our clients.

Details

• Rate: Dependent on experience
• Job Type: Freelance
• Location: Remote (UK-based only)

Important:

Please include links to previous podcast editing work with your application. Applications without relevant podcast examples will not be considered.