**Podcast Audio Editor Position Overview
At our organization, we are seeking an experienced and skilled Podcast Audio Editor to join our content team. The successful candidate will be responsible for editing podcast audio files, enhancing sound quality, implementing sound design, adding music, and ensuring overall quality control for each episode.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of editing long-form podcasts, with strong editorial judgment, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions precisely. They will also be comfortable working with physician and expert-level conversations, and possess fast, reliable turnaround times.
We are looking for someone who is proficient in Audio Editing, including cleaning, trimming, and fine-tuning audio files, as well as experience with Sound Design and the ability to enhance audio with effects and background elements. Knowledge of Sound and Music production basics is also essential to seamlessly incorporate them into content.
**Responsibilities:**
* 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
**Requirements and Qualifications:
• Proficiency in Audio Editing, including cleaning, trimming, and fine-tuning audio files
• Experience with Sound Design and the ability to enhance audio with effects and background elements
• Knowledge of Sound and Music production basics to seamlessly incorporate them into content
• Strong Editing skills paired with attention to detail to maintain high-quality output
• Familiarity with audio editing software such as Adobe Audition, Audacity, or similar tools
• Ability to work independently, communicate effectively with teams, and meet deadlines
• Experience in podcast production is a plus
• Background in audio engineering, media production, or a related field is beneficial