APPLICATIONS CLOSED: New 'listener' for checking audios before release
🕑 Added 2025-06-21 23:00:05 +0000 UTCEDIT: Applications are now closed for this role, please don’t send an email in at this stage (24/6/2025)
Do you have a meticulous ear, a solid setup, and a love for storytelling with a twist of kink?
Best Kept Secret is holding a open call for 'QC listeners' to join our growing freelance team. We’re looking for reliable, detail-oriented folks who can uphold quality standards while keeping things fun, fast, and freaky (in the audio sense, of course).
Listeners are responsible for checking audios after a VA has recorded them and then also checking after SFX have been applied. This role will suit people who generally enjoy audio editing, sound quality and paying close attention to details in recordings. It's not a role for the faint of heart but if you're highly detail oriented, it can be very rewarding.
Minimum Requirements
A reliable PC or Mac capable of running a wave editor or DAW
Google Workspace proficiency (Docs, Sheets, Drive).
Midrange or flat-response headphones
Comfortable working with large files (4GB+ is standard here).
Able to sign an NDA—we’re called Best Kept Secret for a reason.
Discord experience (that’s where we communicate).
What You’ll Need to Bring
A sharp ear for:
Out-of-place or distracting sounds
Inclusivity and representation cues
Overall story flow and emotional consistency
Familiarity with BKS’s unique production style
Strong communication and documentation skills
The ability to juggle multiple projects and collaborate across time zones
Comfort with fast-paced, fluid production changes
Confidence working independently without micromanagement
Ease giving and receiving constructive feedback
Light editing chops
Awareness of basic metadata structure
Bonus Points (Nice-to-Haves)
General knowledge of audio terms like gain, plosive, sibilant
A willingness to learn—we love curious brains
Position Particulars
~20+ hours/week
Freelance/contract position
You will not work directly with actors or writers
To Apply:
Please send a short email of interest to both Shad (Shadley@yourbestkeptsecret.co.uk) and Jenn (Jenn@yourbestkeptsecret.co.uk). Detailing a bit about yourself and why you're interested in this position. There will be a test you have to complete and submit to be considered, that will be explained more in the reply to you via email.
Additionally, there will be training course materials you'll have to go through that explain common terms, the workflows and how we do things with sound now.
Any questions on rates for this role, please reach out to rob@yourbestkeptsecret.co.uk
Sound like you?
If you just mentally corrected a typo or grammatical error in this job post, you’re probably a fit.
We believe this role is more than just checking boxes - it’s about preserving the heart (and heat) of a story. If you have the ears, the patience, and the passion, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us keep the best secrets... sounding even better.
We will also cover a Secret Tier annual subscription for you as one of the perks of this role
Comments
amani!
if it’s not me that’s ok! i mean, i’ll cry. but that’s ok! 😆
Smashley
I’m just going to throw this statistic out there in case it gives you a nudge: Men generally apply for a job when they meet about 60% of the posted qualifications, while women generally apply only if they meet 100% of the qualifications.
Sparkle
This sounds amazing, I just emailed about the role.
Hey Jamie
I would be perfect for this if I wasn’t stuck in fucking Montana with the world’s worst internet ugh
Mathilde
I can only wish... 🥲
mimi
Damn i hope i am not too late 😔✊️
Stephanie Drage
I wish I knew enough about the technical terms....damn this'll be perfect for me.
AuntieKinky
Hey y’all! Just a quick little update. There’s been quite a few responses so it will take us a little time to get back to everyone. Please keep in mind this is a listener position, not an editor position, when applying and that you will be working with just the sound team. Good luck everyone!
ChusukiCharmander
I use this as sleep aid too much to do it as a job maybe free volunteer but not a job that'd stress me out to much to enjoy the content 😢
Rainshadow
If I had a laptop, lol. I have a great ear and do editing for audios and script writers on Reddit, but I have no clue what those terms are.
Ultramarine
This ☝🏻
Lily
If I wasn’t already working four jobs and in school 😭😭😭
Uri
Mmm, 20+ hours is a bit too long for me🤔
Shavonne Belford
If the speakers on my laptop hadn’t just gone to hell i would absolutely apply
Stephanie Rose
Well I’m unemployed (for the most part *I do occasional dog-sitting)… but I don’t have much when it comes to the requirements, but willing to learn if I can!
Anna
This is my DREAM job!!! I have a degree in theater design, and might be able to put my tech skills to use!!
adamsgirl
I have heard things once or twice that didn’t fit with the story (there was a door opening in an audio when there wasn’t a place for it) I do not know anything about audio stuff though😩
Audiohore101
Applied … now let’s see if I can get paid for what I do for free
soft girl
I’d be perfect for this, but I’m too lazy damn
Kalli
DONE!!!!!!
Moon
Seems like a dream job 🥹
Asta Cunningham
*staring anxiously at emails like a normal person*
🎀Bratzy🎀
Aww I’d love to try that! I have done few courses at Reform Radio in Manchester. I did podcasting also short audio drama, I also edited audios using REAPER program . But the laptops I worked on were suitable for audio work related. I own macbook, I installed Reaper to try editing the audios i done, but for some reason they couldn’t play when I sent them to the work laptops from my Mac. Unfortunately I have MacBook Air I don’t think it’s suited for audio production and other heavy-duty tasks. I just don’t want to disappoint nor waste anyone’s time. 😭😭
Linne
Damn I never wished to have a PC more than now. I'm literally training to become a script supervisor and I love this kind of work. Good luck to everyone who applies!
CandyGurl🌴
oh man, to think i might be able to be more than a 'comment gremlin' 🤔💭
Olive
I’m a professional editor but not with sound 😭
👑Ana D. 😉
Gemma, why don't you apply? It sounds like you would be a very good candidate.
Azalea Angel
I really want to apply since I meet a majority of the criteria but I don't have a very good computer at the moment 😭 currently trying to save up for one. And I work long hours at my job so I'm not sure if I'd have the time for it.. maybe one day.. Good luck to those who apply! May you have a very fun time
Gemma Down
Oh man if I thought I had the qualifications to do this type of job I would jump at it, especially as it would allow me to work from home, and the hours are very reasonable, since I'm wheelchair bound, finding a job that works around me has been extremely tough. Good luck to anyone who applies, I will certainly be envious of the perks of this job lol
curiouslyminxy
Would love to apply but certain criteria I don't meet. Good luck to those that do apply!!
Shelby
I VOLUNTEER AS TRIBUTE!
Claudine Langlais
Same lol
flo 🌟
I'd love to do this but only if I had a PC 😭😭😭 maaaan
Courtney Bright
Best of luck to those who apply, but UUUUUGH I wish I could take this job!!!!
Gemma_Ten
Stay in school 🫵🏽
Amy G
Not my skillset, but I really do appreciate the attention and commitment to quality BKS expects. After a break due to travel and then catching up while cleaning yesterday, I was reminded of why I subscribe. There’s something special here.
Gemma_Ten
Excited to apply!!
MossIsCoolToo
I respect how clear the job description is, I've been looking for temp work myself lately and man is it hard to find an application that actually tells you what exactly you'll be doing
GALLOSPERSONALHOLE😏
Bro I like how the one time I'm actually looking for a new job the actual dream job I'm incapable of doing rn like so unfair 😥😭
Mariam A
I want to apply so bad since I’m OCD in certain things and always catch mistakes or weird sounds that don’t belong in audios but I don’t know the first thing about editing or lingo. Sooo sad about this or I’d be chomping at the bit for this!!
GALLOSPERSONALHOLE😏
Omg same 🤣
Teddi
I have never been less qualified for a position in my life. *tears of sadness* good luck to those who apply though 🫶
Brittjadeheart
Good luck to whoever gets accepted!!
H
Literally write them an email, good luck girl 🤍
Grace
Ohhh I'm very interested!
ElleFromCT
I have never been less qualified for a job in my entire life, but damn it sounds interesting.
lilan
SwitchyPrincess
"Inclusivity and representation cues" really happy to see this.
Asta Cunningham
I could do it, I also happen to be a writer (both novels and screenplay) if it helps at all.
Magnolia Mia
What a dream job 🤩
Rosey_B
Omg!!!!! If I had the time this would be a dream for me.