Audiobook Post-Production Editor

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Audiobook Post-Production Editor

General Information

Job Type:

Volunteer

Required language:

English

Team:

Audiobook Team

Contract type:

Volunteer

Location:

Remote

EAP Level:

Increasing to Magnetizing

Description

We are seeking a dedicated volunteer to prepare Dzokden’s recorded audiobook files for commercial publication by ensuring high audio quality, proper formatting, and adherence to industry standards. This role is crucial in completing the process of creating professional audiobooks of Rinpoche’s publications.

Responsibilities

Review, edit, and master audiobook files recorded by the assigned Dzokden volunteer (typically provided in chapters or segments) using digital audio workstations (DAW) like Audacity, Adobe Audition, or similar software.
Identify and remove common audio artifacts (e.g., clicks, pops, excessive background noise, unwanted pauses, etc.)
Ensure all audio files meet specific technical requirements for commercial platforms (e.g., ACX/Audible), meeting standard loudness levels, uniform sample rates, and maintaining required silence/room tone at the beginning and end of chapters.
Export and organize final, edited audio files into the required format (e.g., MP3 or high-quality WAV) with correct naming conventions and metadata.
Report on progress, and communicate any significant issues or deviations in the raw recordings as needed.

Skills & Qualifications

Audio and Visual

Prior experience in audiobook production or editing and familiarity with commercial audiobook platform specifications (e.g., ACX requirements).
Basic understanding of audio editing principles (e.g., normalization, noise reduction, compression/limiting); a keen ear for detail and excellent listening skills.
Proficiency with at least one DAW (e.g., Audacity, GarageBand, Reaper, or Adobe Audition).
Reliable access to a personal computer and internet connection.
Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines; diligence; able to work through obstacles and challenges.
Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with the review team, staff members and/or volunteers to fully support the project.
Flexibility and patience to adapt to changing requirements.
Openness to learn new technical skills and procedures; willingness to follow given standards, guidelines.
Ability to use Google Workspace, Drive, Docs (text editing/formatting functions) and Slack.
Able to transfer knowledge to future volunteers.

Why This Role Is Important

This role directly supports Rinpoché’s vision to create the Golden Age of peace and harmony on earth through the Kalachakra Tantra. Your work helps Dzokden to inspire transformative experiences that cultivate deep inner realization through a strong compassionate and devoted heart. The virtue generated through your Dharma service is dedicated to the accumulation of merit which is essential for the path to enlightenment. You have the opportunity to practice the path through a mundane, samsaric role and see how it is possible to transform ordinary work into extraordinary opportunities. This will help you learn to walk the real tantric path.