Job Title: Podcast Audio Editor
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.
* 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
The ideal candidate will have proven experience editing long-form podcasts, excellent editorial judgment, strong attention to detail, and ability to follow instructions precisely. They should be comfortable working with physician and expert-level conversations, possess clear and professional communication skills, and be familiar 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
Preferred qualifications include 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, and background in audio engineering, media production, or a related field.