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Podcast editing serving Illinois
We will not invent guests, reviews, or download numbers. We will return a file you can upload.
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Why it matters in Illinois
Podcast editing for a Illinois business has to work in the context of Chicago finance and logistics, large collar-county suburbs, and a downstate farm and government economy. Around Aurora and the collar counties, customers also come from other parts of the state, like a harsh winter week or a packed summer festival weekend in the city. LocalHank delivers the work online, and a real person reviews every order.
Who orders this around Illinois:
- A restaurant in Naperville recording conversations on a phone
- A Illinois owner whose episodes sit unedited for weeks
- A logistics office that wants consistent sound without hiring a studio
Hank's tip: Record in the quietest room you have and send the original file, not a compressed share link if you can avoid it. That matters more than a fancy mic for most Illinois shows.
Service area: Illinois businesses around Aurora and the city of Chicago. All work is delivered online, so there is no office visit.
Compare packages
| Basic | Standard | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $295 | $545 | $895 |
| Delivery | 2-3 days | 3-4 days | 5 days |
| 1 episode up to 30 minutes | Yes | โ | โ |
| Noise cleanup and levels | Yes | โ | โ |
| A simple intro/outro assembly | Yes | โ | โ |
| MP3 or WAV deliverable | Yes | โ | โ |
| 1 episode up to 60 minutes | โ | Yes | โ |
| Light cuts for false starts | โ | Yes | โ |
| Show notes outline | โ | Yes | โ |
| MP3 or WAV plus a short audiogram | โ | Yes | โ |
| 1 episode up to 90 minutes | โ | โ | Yes |
| Deeper cleanup and consistent audio | โ | โ | Yes |
| Show notes and chapter suggestions | โ | โ | Yes |
| Audio plus a square or vertical audiogram | โ | โ | Yes |
After you order: what to send Hank
- The raw audio or video
- Intro/outro files, if you have them
- Words or names we must not cut
- Preferred loudness or host platform, if you have one
You'll get an intake email with an upload link right after checkout. The clock starts when your files arrive.
Sample work
Portfolio samples for podcast editing are being added. Want to see examples before you order? Ask Hank and we'll send some.
Podcast editing in Illinois: FAQ
What if the episode is longer than the package?
Tell us the length up front. We can quote an add-on or suggest a tighter edit.
Can you write for a suburb, not just the city?
Yes. Aurora, Naperville, Joliet, and other suburbs are part of the market we cover. Tell us the exact cities.
Can a restaurant in Aurora order this?
Yes. A restaurant is a good fit for the podcast editing package. Order online, send the items on the intake list, and the finished work comes back by email. No in-person meeting is needed.
Do you also serve customers in the city of Chicago?
Yes, if that is part of how your Illinois business actually works. Tell us in the intake, and we can name the city of Chicago where it belongs. We will not add places you do not serve.
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