What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freelance Audio Producer position at Trade School?
At Trade School, we believe content is a powerful tool to solve modern business challenges. As an integrated content agency, we craft smarter conversations between brands and people through innovative, high-quality production—especially in the audio space.
We’re looking for a Mid-Level Audio Producer to join our growing production team. This role is tailor-made for someone passionate about storytelling through sound—who understands both the creative and logistical sides of producing digital audio and broadcast radio content. You should thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, be cool under pressure, and have a great sense of humor. Most importantly, you love audio production—from voiceover and casting to mixing and delivery—and know how to deliver great spots on time and on budget.
Key Responsibilities:
Audio Production (Digital Radio):
- Lead the production of digital audio and radio spots from brief through final delivery across clients like The Home Depot and others.
- Manage voiceover casting, talent negotiations, and SAG/AFTRA union requirements.
- Coordinate with creative, strategy, and media teams to align audio assets with campaign goals.
- Supervise editing, mixing, mastering, and trafficking of final audio deliverables.
- Maintain project timelines, budgets, and estimates for all audio work.
Post Production Support:
- Work directly with the Post Production Supervisor to schedule and manage editors, audio engineers, and other post talent.
- Oversee motion, 3D, animation, and finishing tasks when relevant to audio-based campaigns (e.g., animated radio spots or social audio-visual content).
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely feedback cycles and clear communication across teams.
Business Affairs & Production Ops:
- Create and manage purchase orders and contracts related to production and audio-specific needs.
- Liaise between producers and the Business Affairs team on talent, music licensing, and third-party audio vendor management.
- Assist with broadcast clearance and claim substantiation, when necessary.
- Support trademark checks and manage usage rights for licensed music and sound effects.
General Production Support:
- Coordinate audio deliverables for in-house and external shoots, including live-action content with voiceover.
- Help with travel, meals, and logistics during shoot-based projects that involve audio needs.
- Troubleshoot technical or operational challenges and provide support across departments when needed.
Qualifications:
- 2–4 years of experience producing audio content in an agency, post-production house, or production company.
- Deep familiarity with the digital audio landscape, including streaming platforms, podcasting, programmatic audio, and broadcast radio.
- Knowledge of production and post workflows, especially audio editing and mixing.
- Comfortable managing voice talent, music licensing, and union regulations (SAG/AFTRA).
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple projects at once.
- Familiar with tools like Google Workspace, Slack, Advantage, and audio production platforms.
Trade School is built for creators, collaborators, and producers. If you love the sound of that—and
can help us make world-class audio—come make noise with us.
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