Seeking an experienced audio editing professional to join our team as a Podcast Audio Editor.
* This role involves working closely with the content team to ensure brand consistency and meet deadlines efficiently.
About the Role
The Podcast Audio Editor will be responsible for editing podcast audio files, enhancing sound quality, implementing sound design, adding music, and ensuring overall quality control for each episode. This includes:
* Edit raw podcast audio into polished, broadcast-ready episodes.
* Remove filler words, false starts, redundancies, and off-topic tangents.
* Improve pacing, clarity, and flow without changing the speaker's voice or intent.
* Restructure sections when needed based on how questions were answered.
* Insert intro/outro, sponsor reads, disclaimers, or updates when required.
* Follow embedded audio notes and written instructions carefully.
* Deliver clean final WAV/MP3 files on deadline.
* Produce 3–4 short clips per episode for marketing use.
* Support up to two rounds of edits per episode when requested.
The ideal candidate will have a strong ear for detail and excellent communication skills to work effectively with the content team.
This is a contract remote role.
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* Proven experience editing long-form podcasts (interview or narrative style).
* Strong editorial judgment — you know what to cut and why.
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely.
* Comfortable working with physician and expert-level conversations.
* Fast, reliable turnaround times.
* Clear, professional communication.
* Familiarity with tools like Descript, Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, Logic, or similar.
A background in audio engineering, media production, or a related field is beneficial, but not essential.
What We Offer
We offer a dynamic work environment that values creativity and innovation. As a Podcast Audio Editor, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and collaborate with a talented team of professionals.