In this hands on session, Arlie Adlington, freelance audio producer, sound designer and mix engineer, shares the essential skills for editing podcasts that sound polished and professional. Arlie has created work for BBC Sounds, BBC Radio 3 and 4, VICE, Tate and Chanel, and his projects include the multi award winning VENT series with VICE UK and Brent 2020, BBC Sounds series NB and Pride & Joy, and the award winning documentary Climb When Ready.

Arlie takes you through a complete recommended workflow for editing an episode of a podcast or audio documentary. Using both Descript and Reaper, he shows how to combine transcription based editing with detailed DAW work to make the process faster, cleaner and more creative. You will see every stage, from uploading and organising files to adding music, sound design and final touches, with practical tips and common mistakes to avoid.

You will learn how to

• Upload and transcribe audio in Descript and prepare a raw composition
• Highlight, mark and structure edits efficiently
• Keep an organised folder system for easy project management
• Export from Descript to Reaper for precision editing and tidying up
• Add presenter voiceover, music and sound design in a DAW
• Combine the strengths of Descript and Reaper for a smooth workflow

Key Takeaways

• A clear, step by step editing process from raw recording to final mix
• How to make the most of Descript for search based edits and quick assembly
• How to refine your work in Reaper for professional quality results
• Practical tips for improving efficiency and avoiding common editing mistakes
• This session gives you the tools, structure and confidence to edit podcasts efficiently while producing high quality audio that keeps listeners engaged.

This podcast is brought to you by Audiotrain, AudioUK’s training platform for the UK podcasting and audio industry. Built around Creative, Business, and Technical skills, every session is led by top professionals and packed with practical insights. Funded by the BBC, Audiotrain is helping close skills gaps and grow the next generation of creators. Access the platform at audiotrain.co.uk.

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