Narrative podcast editing is a different craft. It’s structural. I work with you from the assembly stage, taking your recorded narration, interview clips, archival tape and scoring music to build the episode’s story arc. The first deliverable is a radio edit – a structured assembly of all audio elements in sequence, with pacing notes and timing. Once approved, I move into the detailed edit. This involves creating seamless edits in narration for flow, using ambient sound and music to establish scene and mood, and dynamically mixing interview clips so they feel part of the story, not inserted. I pay special attention to transitions, using audio motifs and subtle sound design to guide the listener from one segment to the next. You receive the final mastered episode in broadcast WAV format. The package also includes all separated audio stems (narration, interviews, music, SFX) for potential future use or adaptation, and a fully edited text transcript synced to the audio. This comprehensive service is built for ambitious projects like documentary series, investigative journalism or season-long nonfiction stories. It mirrors the editorial and sound design processes used by shows from Radiotopia or the BBC. My background includes assisting on award-winning audio documentaries, where I learned how to use audio to build tension, evoke place and honor the narrative. If you have a story to tell and the raw tape, I can help you shape it into a compelling, polished series.