A CAREFUL EAR. A COMPLETE CRAFT.

Audio
Editor.

Contract~20 hours / week

Help every audiobook sound its best.

We’re looking for an experienced audiobook editor who can own the process, from raw recordings to a polished master.

$80 / finished hourFor punch editing. A finished hour means one hour of completed audio, not one hour of work.

The work

Clean and edit with natural pacing.
Proof against the manuscript as you edit.
Track, request, and insert all pickups.
Master to our specifications and send files to Larry for final QC.

What you’ll bring

At least two years of audiobook experience is required. Tell us about your experience with Pozotron, iZotope RX, Pro Tools, REAPER, and comparable tools.

What happens next

01 Application review

02 An introductory Zoom call

03 A 30–45-minute sample edit

04 Our hiring decision

Let’s hear about you.

Tell us about your audiobook work. Samples are welcome, but optional.

01 Your details

Full nameEmailLocation / time zoneWeekly availability (hours)

Earliest start dateLinkedIn or portfolio URL (optional)

02 Your audiobook experience

Years editing audiobooksAudiobooks completed

Relevant audiobook experience Your tools & workflow

Which stages can you independently own?

How do you manage pickups and verify the final master?

03 A little of your workRésumé / CV (optional)PDF or DOCX · up to 4 MBAudiobook sample URL (optional)Or upload a short sample (optional)MP3, WAV or M4A · up to 12 MB. A 2–5-minute excerpt is ideal.Your contribution to the sample

This is a contract opportunity requiring approximately 20 hours of availability per week. The quoted punch-edit rate is $80 per finished hour. Scope and any additional service fees will be confirmed before work begins.

I understand the role and rate basis. I authorize The Papaya Club to review these materials and contact me about this application. I have permission to share any samples I provide.

Applications, contact details, and files are available only to the hiring team. Please don’t include sensitive personal information.