Podcast Audio Editor Role
This contract remote position involves editing podcast audio files, enhancing sound quality, implementing sound design, adding music, and ensuring overall quality control for each episode.
You will work closely with the content team to maintain brand consistency and meet deadlines efficiently. This role requires strong editorial judgment, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions precisely.
* 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 has proven experience editing long-form podcasts (interview or narrative style) and is comfortable working with physician and expert-level conversations. Fast, reliable turnaround times and clear, professional communication are essential for this role. Familiarity with tools like Descript, Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, Logic, or similar is also a requirement.
Requirements:
* Strong editorial judgment and attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Excellent communication and organizational skills.
* Fast, reliable turnaround times.
* Familiarity with audio editing software and tools.