Are you a skilled audio engineer with a passion for storytelling?
About the Role
This is a contract remote opportunity to work as a Podcast Audio Editor.
You will be responsible for enhancing the sound quality of podcast audio files, implementing sound design, adding music, and ensuring overall quality control for each episode.
The role involves working closely with the content team to maintain brand consistency and meet deadlines efficiently.
Key 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
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should have:
* 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
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support your success in this role, including:
* 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
Others
We are looking for an experienced and skilled Podcast Audio Editor to join our team. If you have a background in audio engineering, media production, or a related field, we encourage you to apply.