Podcast Audio Editor Job Description
Our team is seeking a highly skilled Podcast Audio Editor to join our ranks. As a key member of our content creation team, you will be responsible for editing podcast audio files to produce high-quality, engaging episodes.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience editing long-form podcasts, with strong editorial judgment and attention to detail. They will be comfortable working with physician and expert-level conversations and able to follow instructions precisely.
Responsibilities include:
* Editing raw podcast audio into polished, broadcast-ready episodes
* Removing filler words, false starts, redundancies, and off-topic tangents
* Improving pacing, clarity, and flow without changing the speaker's voice or intent
* Restructuring sections when needed based on how questions were answered
* Inserting intro/outro, sponsor reads, disclaimers, or updates when required
* Following embedded audio notes and written instructions carefully
* Delivering clean final WAV/MP3 files on deadline
* Producing 3–4 short clips per episode for marketing use
* Supporting up to two rounds of edits per episode when requested
To be successful in this role, candidates must possess:
* Proven experience editing long-form podcasts
* Strong editorial judgment
* Excellent attention to detail
* 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
* 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