Audio Mixer/Producer (Contract)

City Cast is seeking an experienced audio mixer/engineer to support our local podcast teams as they produce daily news shows remotely. We are looking for a skilled freelancer who is committed to staying independent but enjoys collaborating with production teams. The ideal candidate has a sharp ear for quality, thrives in deadline-driven environments, and can adapt to working across multiple time zones.

This is a contract position. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and finalize podcast episodes in Adobe Audition, including adjusting effects, EQ’ing, leveling track grains, addressing reverb, sibilance, and background noise as needed, and running episodes through match loudness.
• Apply and manage AUD effects in Audition with precision and consistency.
• Provide feedback and flag issues such as choppiness, overprocessing, or underprocessing in mixes.
• Work with production teams on a flexible schedule (up to 8 hours on weekdays) and across multiple time zones.
• Use tools like Izotope (preferred) to enhance audio quality when necessary.
• Record remotely using Riverside, Zoom, or Descript Rooms, and guide guests and hosts through setup and troubleshooting.
• Occasionally support other parts of production such as scripting, writing show notes and episode titles, and conducting basic research when needed.

Requirements

Requirements 

• Demonstrated expertise in Adobe Audition, particularly with AUD effects, EQ’ing, and finalizing episodes. Experience with Izotope preferred.
• Strong ear for audio quality and ability to identify and resolve subtle issues in a mix.
• Comfortable collaborating with multiple teams and adjusting to varying workflows and schedules.
• Basic experience with other aspects of podcast production (scripting, show notes, titles, research) and willingness to assist as needed.
• Reliable, communicative, and able to meet tight deadlines.

The contractor role will report to the Director of Production and Senior Roving Producer at City Cast. The hourly rate range is $35-$38, based on experience.