About the role
Copperfield Audio Collective is a fictional audio studio. This sample listing illustrates a remote contract role for a sound designer on long-form narrative series, where careful mixing and music choices carry as much of the story as the words.
The sound designer receives edited tape and a script, then builds the soundscape: balancing voices, adding ambience, shaping transitions and delivering finished files that meet loudness standards.
What you will do
- Mix and master episodes to the studio's technical standards for loudness and clarity.
- Design atmospheres, transitions and sound effects that support the narrative without overwhelming it.
- Work with producers to agree on music, pacing and structure during revisions.
- Clean up recordings made in less than ideal conditions and flag where re-recording is needed.
- Deliver finished files and stems with clear naming and a short delivery note.
- Respect permissions and licensing for music, effects and archive audio.
What we are looking for
- A portfolio of finished audio that shows narrative or documentary work.
- Fluency in a professional digital audio workstation and good listening conditions at home.
- A strong sense of editorial story shape, not just technical skill.
- Reliable communication and the ability to work to agreed deadlines across time zones.
- Knowledge of loudness standards for streaming and broadcast delivery.
How the team works
Sound designers work remotely and receive projects through a shared tracker. Producers hold a short review call after the first mix and again before final delivery. Feedback is written down so that decisions are easy to follow.
The contract is project-based, with the possibility of repeat work. Work hours are flexible within the delivery schedule.
Pay and conditions
The illustrative hourly range is $55 to $80 for contract work. It is an invented figure for this launch edition and does not describe a real rate. Contractors usually cover their own equipment, software and taxes.
Before accepting a real contract, ask about ownership of the work, payment terms, revision limits and credit. Accessibility adjustments for listening or working conditions are welcome to discuss.