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GYMEA BAY, Australia
$20 USD per hour
My name is Derek Turner. I am obsessed with all things musical and audio related :) Previously a guitarist, recording & touring in several bands. Today I enjoy music composition, recording and production in my home studio. I have written music for short film projects, edited podcasts, & produced pop & hip hop music. I am also a DJ with regular gigs and my own EDM & house productions released worldwide on all platforms. I also run an indie label Quarterpipe Records. ABN 26354655213

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EAST IPSWICH, Australia
$30 USD per hour
Hello, Welcome to my profile! My name is Corey Nelson T. @coreytsound, a hardworking professional who can implement high-quality sound effects, music, and dialogue in video games. With more than four years of experience in this field, I know how to satisfy my clients, and I never compromise my service quality at any cost. I'm here to provide my clients with an accurate outcome within the deadline period. Whether it is audio design, sound design, composition, audio editing, audio implementation, or sound programming, I never miss a chance to impress my clients. As I give special attention to detail, you wouldn't get any chance to be disappointed with my work. My expertise are Sound design and composition for video games Audio design Quality audio implantation My honesty and hard work have helped me provide my clients with precise results every time. By utilizing my knowledge and experience, I have successfully completed many projects in previous years. Once I worked on a horror survival sound system, and it was the most exciting project for me as it gave me the scope to showcase my abilities. With my problem-solving and communication abilities, I am here at your service to solve your issues. With high-quality tools such as Reaper, Wwise, FMOD, Unity, Unreal Engine, and Izotope, I make sure to provide my clients with high-quality outcomes. I'm always available in EST, AEST, and GMT/BST timezone. Feel free to contact me whenever you need a sound professional.

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Sydney, Australia
$35 USD per hour
Welcome to honorable clients. Thanks for visiting! This is Lutfur, an experienced Motion Graphic Artist and one of the best ANIMATION men who produces 2D & 3D ANIMATION Videos and specializes in Video & Audio Editing. I’m also a team of Pro Voice Artists with more than 7+ years of experience and am committed to delivering extraordinary quality. I'm connected with several other professional designers, editors, and animators who work with me continuously to create superb quality items, such as 2D/3D animation videos, audio-video editing, and voice recording. Having worked with multiple clients over the years, including multinational corporations and small businesses alike, I've developed strong communication skills that enable me to understand your requirements with ease and ensure they're met efficiently and effectively. Daily I serve: * Motion Graphic * 2D & 3D Animated Videos * Explainers / Explainer Videos * Whiteboard Animation Videos * Commercial & Promotional Videos * Logo Animation & Infographic Videos * Video Editing * Podcast & Audio Editing * Mix & Mastering * Voice-Over I value my clients and his/her projects. My creativity and professionalism ensure your project meets your vision. With unlimited revisions and a satisfaction guarantee. Let's work together and bring your ideas to life. Greetings! Lutfur R.

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ST IVES, Australia
$50 USD per hour
I am a skilled and experienced researcher, proof-reader and editor with many years of business experience. I am also proficient in Xero, Shopify and Hubspot processing. I write grant submissions. My content writing is professional and compelling. I am an experienced, a registered contributor to Guinness World of Records (GWR). write resumes and covering letters of a high standard, with an understanding of what human relations personnel are seeking. I have this experience due to being Head of IT for a major fashion retailer for many years. I have recently retired and I now seek new challenges to occupy my mind and time. I have an MSc in Business Administration and have years of experience with many applications including Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Microsoft 10 and Microsoft Office. Attention to detail is important to me. I am fast and accurate in all the work that I do. I am flexible with the hours that I work and I am available at most times. Why Hire Me? • I am a skilled researcher, proof-reader and editor • I have submitted many grant applications that have subsequently been granted • I have successfully completed editing and content work that covers a variety of topics • I hold a Masters degree in Business Administration • I deliver high quality work in a timely manner

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Craigieburn, Australia
$50 USD per hour
Hi! I am voice actor from Melbourne, Australia and I am delighted to work with you on your voice over project. I have my own sound proof recording studio at home which is capable of producing and submitting high quality dry voice recordings in the quickest possible time. Please contact me if you require more information. Best regards. Arlen.

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Ferryden Park, Australia
$40 USD per hour
With my extensive experience in • Excel & Google Sheets • Google App Script • Python • Web Scraping • Power BI • Looker Studio • Google Analytics • Google Tag Manager • Social Media Marketing • Data Analytics • Web research • JavaScript • Lead Generation • App Store Optimization I am confident I can provide a valuable and unique perspective to your projects. My passion for visual storytelling and commitment to delivering high-quality results have been honed through years of experience working with clients across various industries. I pride myself on my ability to understand each of my client's unique needs and visions and translate that vision into dynamic and engaging content. I am excited about collaborating with you on this project and bringing your ideas to life. Let's connect and explore how we can work together to create something truly extraordinary.

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Melbourne, Australia
$20 USD per hour
Ishtiaq Hussain, professionally known as ‘Ish7iaq’, is a passionate and talented musician and artist from Melbourne, Australia. Born on October 27th, 1996, Ishtiaq’s profound passion for music led him to dedicate his life to pursuing music. Carrying an extensive background in music, Ish7iaq has embarked on a journey to express his artistic vision through his website. Combining his unique creativity and implacable commitment to his craft, he invites you to explore his extraordinary musical career and fascinating projects.

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Alstonville, Australia
$35 USD per hour
Electronic music producer, mixing and mastering engineer with over 15 years of experience in audio production. Signed to more than half a dozen record labels, with extensive hands-on experience creating, mixing, mastering, and releasing professional music across multiple genres, from house music and electronic music through to hip hop and other contemporary styles. In addition to music production, I provide professional audio editing, restoration, cleanup, and enhancement services for podcasts, interviews, voiceovers, social media content, and digital media. I also offer video editing for promotional content, short-form videos, social media campaigns, reels, and online marketing. Whether it's removing unwanted background noise, improving vocal clarity, balancing levels, enhancing video presentation, or preparing content for publication, I focus on delivering polished, professional, and engaging media that captures and retains audience attention. My strengths include mixing, mastering, vocal production, audio editing, video editing, sound design, and overall content development. I have worked closely with vocalists, providing vocal editing, tuning, cleanup, processing, and mix integration to achieve polished commercial results. Examples of vocal-focused productions include *Love or Sin* by Chamber Echo and *Better Late Than Never* by Virus. As both an artist and engineer, I have produced, mixed, and mastered my own releases that have been signed to various record labels, including tracks such as *Suntanned* and *Afters* by Chamber Echo. This real-world release experience provides a practical understanding of industry standards, streaming platform requirements, and label expectations. Key Skills: • Audio Mixing & Mastering • Vocal Editing, Tuning & Processing • Music Production & Arrangement • Audio Restoration & Cleanup • Podcast Editing & Production • Social Media Audio Enhancement • Video game sound design • AI song recreation • Voiceover Editing & Processing • Video Editing for Social Media & Promotional Content • Sound Design • Track Feedback & Consulting • Professional DAW & Audio Engineering Workflows I combine technical expertise with years of practical industry experience as both an engineer and signed recording artist, helping musicians, content creators, podcasters, brands, and businesses achieve professional-quality audio and video that stands out in today's competitive market.
An audio editor is a freelance sound professional who edits, cleans, mixes, and masters recorded audio to produce broadcast-ready files for podcasts, music, video, and commercial projects. Hiring a skilled audio editor turns raw recordings into polished, professional sound that holds listener attention and meets industry loudness standards.
A freelance audio editor takes recorded material and shapes it into a finished deliverable. That means cutting unwanted sections, removing background noise, balancing levels, applying EQ and compression, and mastering the final mix to platform specifications. The work sits between recording and distribution, and the quality of editing often determines whether a piece of content sounds amateur or professional.
Audio editors handle dialogue, music, sound effects, and ambient sound. They work with multitrack sessions, sync audio to picture, repair clipped or distorted recordings, and prepare exports formatted for podcast hosts, streaming platforms, broadcasters, or video editors.
Buyers typically commission audio editing freelancers for a defined set of deliverables. Common services include:
A capable audio editor is fluent in one or more digital audio workstations and a stack of restoration and mastering plugins. Industry-standard tools include:
Familiarity with loudness metering, true peak limiting, and platform delivery specs (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, broadcast standards) is also expected.
Audio editing freelancers serve a wide range of clients. Podcasters are the largest segment, hiring editors to produce weekly episodes with consistent loudness and clean dialogue. Video producers and YouTubers contract editors to mix voiceover, music, and sound effects. Authors and publishers hire audiobook editors to meet retailer specifications. Musicians commission editing and mixing for singles, EPs, and demos. Other common use cases include corporate training videos, e-learning modules, animation, advertising spots, game audio, and audio drama production.
Strong candidates demonstrate technical skill and a trained ear. When reviewing profiles, look for these signals:
Useful interview questions to ask shortlisted candidates:
Freelancer.com gives you access to a global pool of audio editors covering every specialism — podcast production, music mixing, audiobook mastering, post-production for video, and audio restoration. You can review portfolios, listen to samples, and compare bids from freelancers across time zones, which is useful when you need fast turnaround on episodic content. Freelancers on Freelancer.com set their own rates, and clients receive competitive bids matched to project scope and complexity. Profile ratings, completion rates, and verified reviews help you separate hobbyists from working professionals before you commit.
Hiring an audio editor is straightforward when you give bidders enough information to quote accurately. The clearer your brief about format, source quality, and delivery specs, the closer the bids will match your real budget and the faster you will land on the right freelancer.
The brief is the single biggest factor in bid quality. Audio editing covers wildly different work — a noise-reduced interview podcast, a mixed and mastered music single, and a foley-heavy video soundtrack are three different jobs requiring three different skill sets. A specific brief filters for editors whose toolkit and experience genuinely match. Head to the
Bids are short proposals, not just quotes. A strong audio editing bid shows that the freelancer has read the brief, understood the format, and thought about the technical challenges of your source material. Use the proposals to shortlist editors whose approach matches what your project actually needs, and use Freelancer.com's chat to ask follow-up questions before deciding.
Final selection should combine proposal quality with profile evidence. For audio work, listen carefully to portfolio samples — your ears will tell you more than any written claim. Look for consistency across multiple samples, not just one polished showcase, since recurring podcast or audiobook work demands repeatable quality week after week.
Editing time depends on the type of content and how clean the source recording is. A standard podcast episode with two hosts typically takes three to six hours of editing per hour of finished audio, while heavily restored or music-mixed material can take significantly longer. Always agree on turnaround time per finished minute before the project starts.
Audio editing is cutting, arranging, and cleaning the recorded material — removing mistakes, noise, and unwanted sections. Mixing balances the individual tracks against each other using level, EQ, compression, and effects. Mastering is the final stage, where the full mix is polished and brought to a target loudness for distribution. Many freelance audio editors offer all three as a bundled service.
Yes. Most freelancers on Freelancer.com take both one-off projects and ongoing retainers. One-off jobs are common for trailer episodes, sample mixes, audition cuts, and short-form video audio, and they let you trial a freelancer before committing to a longer engagement.
For the best results, yes. Multitrack files let the editor process each voice or instrument independently, which is essential for noise reduction, level balancing, and clean mixing. If you only have a single stereo file, the editor can still work on it, but options for repair and balance will be more limited.
For podcasts, audiobooks, video voiceover, and most music projects, a skilled freelance audio editor delivers the same quality as an agency at a more flexible engagement model. Agencies become useful only when you need a full production team handling recording, scripting, editing, and distribution as a single package.

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