Organisation Name:
Jorvik Radio
Organisation's Cause(s):
Arts / Culture / Heritage / Museums
Local Community
Location of voluntary activity:
Remote
When are volunteers needed: We can work around the volunteers availability
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Arts & Entertainment
Role description:
The Audio Editor supports the media team by taking raw audio from our logs and turning it into clean, polished clips ready for social media, podcasts, broadcasts, and promotional use. Using tools such as Audacity, Ocenaudio, or similar free editing software, they help ensure our sound quality is consistent, professional, and engaging.
- Download and organise raw audio from logs or recordings
- Edit audio using Audacity or other accessible editing tools
- Remove background noise, errors, gaps, and unwanted sections
- Level audio, apply EQ, and ensure consistent volume
- Cut clips for social media, interviews, promos, and highlight reels
- Export files in the correct format for the social or broadcast team
- Work with content creators to understand style and tone requirements
- Label and store edited files clearly for easy team access
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
- Basic understanding of audio editing (or willingness to learn quickly)
- Familiarity with Audacity or similar software
- Good ear for sound quality, pacing, and clarity
- Attention to detail and pride in producing clean, polished work
- Reliable, organised, and able to follow a brief
- Comfortable working independently or within a team workflow
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
Skilled Volunteer
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
- Hands‑on experience editing real audio for social and broadcast use
- Practical skills in Audacity and other editing tools
- A portfolio of edited clips to support future creative or media roles
- Insight into radio, podcasting, and digital content production
- Experience collaborating with a creative media team
- The satisfaction of helping shape the organisation’s sound and storytelling
How to get involved:
Express your interest and tell us about yourself and any experience to studio@jorvikradio.com
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 24-04-2026