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Episodes 17 - 7 Podcast Launch Questions that Podcast Editors and Producers Handle Most Often Launching a Podcast: Answers to Your Questions As a podcast producer, I get all kinds of questions - really good ones, really fun ones, and even questions that I don't know the answer to and have to learn myself. I usually create full episodes or blog posts out of these, but today I wanted to cover a few...

Episode 16 - 8 Questions to Ask a Podcast Producer Before Hiring Them 8 Questions to Ask a Podcast Producer Before Hiring What defines success for your company's podcast? Having clear goals and metrics to evaluate the podcast's performance is crucial. Do you provide coaching, feedback, or strategic support? Some producers offer guidance to improve hosting skills or overall podcast strategy. What i...

Episode 15 - Mastering Podcast Editing - How Editors Elevate Speech and Sound Quality What Podcast Editors Look for During Editing Sessions Podcast editing involves a meticulous process where producers focus on enhancing various aspects of the audio content. Here's a breakdown of what they aim for: Naturalistic Speech: Editors listen keenly for speech that sounds authentic and flows naturally. Thi...

Episode 14 - Mastering Podcast Clarity - How Content Editing Elevates Your Podcast Let's explore the critical role of content editing for podcast editors and hosts, uncovering why it's the cornerstone of creating exceptional podcast episodes: 1. Enhanced Clarity In the world of podcasting, clarity is king. Just as in writing, content editing untangles complex ideas, banishing ambiguities, jargon,...

Episode 13 - Navigating Virtual Waters - 6 Insider Insights for Podcast Producers As a podcast producer, editor, or manager offering comprehensive audio and video editing, along with podcast support, understanding these lessons can significantly enhance your workflow and client interactions. Reflecting on my beginnings in this field, I recall a pivotal moment when I sought a better work-life balan...

Episode 12 - Embracing AI in Content Editing - How Human Editors Can Thrive in the Age of Technology Dear Content Editors, Podcast Audio and Video Editors, In recent times, discussions about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on our respective fields have inundated social media platforms like LinkedIn. As professionals deeply engaged in content creation and editing, it's natural to ponder...

Episode 11 - 9 Traits of a Trustworthy Podcast Editor - Integrity, Honesty and Humility 9 Traits of Trustworthy People Trust is valuable. It affects everything. Being a trustworthy person is one of those things which is necessary in order to go far in life and to achieve your greatest success. Before starting my own company, I worked in the security and investigations industry for 20 years, and I...

Episode 10 - Zoom Settings That Make Your Recordings Better - The Most User Friendly Recording Tool Despite what you might hear in the podcasting space, many podcasters use Zoom to record their remote podcast interviews, despite the app's default settings compress audio and tend to lessen its quality. Here are ten steps to make your Zoom recordings settings to give you a higher-quality result! Ste...

Episode 9 - Finding Music For Your Podcast - What to consider and the fine print Be sure to read the fine print when selecting your music library and remember that a local musician might be your best option to hire and outright own your own unique music for your podcast! Here are some options for music ⁠ https://www.storyblocks.com/ ⁠ - Dave's top suggestion ⁠ https://www.epidemicsound.com/ ⁠ ⁠ ht...

Episode 8 - Podcast Editing Costs - How Much Does This Cost, Know Your Numbers Podcast Editing Costs What's the expense for self-production? Podcast editing rates exhibit variability based on different factors. Your expenditure will fluctuate depending on the editing software of your choice. If you opt for self-production, your monthly costs may fall within the range of $0 to $100 per episode. Thi...

Episode 7 - What is Podcast Editing and Why You Should Never Neglect Editing Your Show Embarking on the journey of launching a podcast in 2024? You've landed in the right spot! We're here to guide you through the diverse podcast editing rates offered by various podcast editing services. Let's begin by understanding the concept of podcast editing. In essence, podcast editing involves enhancing or m...

Episode 6 - Would That be Audio or Video or Both - A Great Question to Ask From the Very Start Save yourself a huge headache as a new podcast editor or as a podcast host looking for your next editor with a simple question.... Will this be an audio first podcast or a video first podcast? Check out our mini-series on The How To Podcast Series where we will be breaking down in more detail the advanta...

Episode 5 - A Podcast Editor and Support Job Description That You Can Use Today I use this framework for clients as a starting point - we can add to or remove anything that needs to be adjusted specific to your needs and your show Job Title: Podcast Editor and Producer Job Overview: The Podcast Editor and Producer supports the creation, launch and ongoing production of our podcast. The Podcast Edi...

Episode 4 - Hiring a Podcast Editor - Red Flags and Green Lights - What to Avoid in a Podcast Editor - Part 3 of 3 Episode Outline: Overcommitment Discuss the risks of working with an editor who overcommits. Specific questions to ask: How do you manage your workload to avoid overcommitting? Have you ever faced challenges in meeting a deadline due to overcommitment? Lack of Adaptability Explore the...

EPISODE 3 - Hiring a Podcast Editor - Communication Mastery - A Key Trait of Exceptional Podcast Editors - part 2 of 3 Episode Outline: Creative Editing Skills Discuss the creative aspects of editing and the ability to enhance storytelling. Specific questions to ask: Communication Skills Emphasize the importance of effective communication between the podcaster and editor. Specific questions to ask...

EPISODE 2 - Hiring a Podcast Editor - Unlocking Success - A Guide to Qualities Every Podcast Editor Should Have - part 1 of 3 Episode Outline: Introduction Brief overview of the importance of a skilled podcast editor. Qualifications and Experience Discuss the essential skills and qualifications to look for in a podcast editor. Specific questions to ask: Technical Proficiency Explore the technical...

EPISODE 1 - The Big Idea and Why We Are Here - Hobby Podcasters are not the minority - PJ's vs The Suits Welcome to episode one! Why are we here? Why does this podcast exist? Why is the first thing we as podcasters need to nail down when building our show! Our why is you! Whether you want to learn how to become your own editor and maybe even turn it into your income - or - you want to know what yo...

Trailer - Welcome to the Podcast Editing and Support Show Hey - you're a podcaster. You love all things podcasting except one thing... the editing, right? Are you telling me that after I stop recording, I have a laundry list of tasks, to-do's, a steep learning curve, new software, nerdy lingo and countless frustrations trying to make my podcast sound great - what is the point! Can't I just hit rec...

Welcome to the podcast that unites hobbyist podcasters and podcast editors! Whether you are looking for a podcast editor or you want to become an editor - this is your new home for all things editing and support! --- Our new home for this podcast - Captivate.fm We are proud affiliates of Captivate.fm, our recommendations are based on our knowledge and experience with them and their services - usin...