YouTube Description Can a podcast editor claim copyright if they haven’t been paid?
Can they stop a client from using their mix?
Let’s talk about your legal rights as a podcast editor, engineer, or producer. In this episode, Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, explains what the law really says about ownership, copyright, and payment—so you can protect your work and your reputation. We’ll cover: * What default copyright law says about freelance editors * When “work made for hire” applies—and when it doesn’t * The difference between technical editing and creative expression * Whether you can withhold or revoke work if payment hasn’t come through * What to put in your contracts to stay safe * What to do (and NOT do) if a client refuses to pay Your work has value. Don’t give it away without protection. 🎧 Download our contract template for editors and producers:
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