Audio Editor
Job Description
Transform Raw Audio into Polished, Engaging Podcast Episodes
Are you a detail-obsessed audio editor who can turn rough recordings into crisp, high-quality podcast episodes? Do you have a passion for storytelling through sound—removing distractions, enhancing clarity, and crafting an immersive listening experience? If so, Podify is looking for an Audio Editor to produce professional-grade podcast episodes for top thought leaders, authors, and industry experts.
As our Audio Editor, you’ll be responsible for cleaning up, enhancing, and mixing podcast episodes to meet broadcast-quality standards. You’ll collaborate with hosts, producers, and the production team to ensure every episode sounds flawless, keeps listeners engaged, and aligns with the client’s brand.
Your mission? Create audio experiences that captivate, inspire, and keep audiences coming back for more.
1. Professional-Quality Audio Editing
- Edit, mix, and master podcast episodes for clarity, pacing, and engagement.
- Remove filler words, long pauses, background noise, and distractions while maintaining a natural flow.
- Enhance voice clarity and consistency using EQ, compression, and other audio processing techniques.
- Balance and mix music, sound effects, and dialogue for a polished, immersive listening experience.
- Add intros, outros, ads, and voiceovers seamlessly into episodes.
- Incorporate sound effects and music beds where appropriate to enhance storytelling.
- Ensure all episodes adhere to consistent audio branding across a podcast series.
- Ensure all final exports meet platform requirements (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc.).
- Maintain organized file management and version tracking for quick revisions and updates.
- Listen critically for any errors or inconsistencies before delivering final files.
- Identify ways to streamline the editing process without sacrificing quality.
- Work with producers to refine episode structures and optimize listener experience.
- Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and techniques to continuously improve production quality.
- Proven Audio Editing Experience – 2+ years editing podcasts, radio, or audio content professionally.
- Expertise in DAWs – Proficiency in Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, Reaper, Logic Pro, or similar software .
- Strong Ear for Detail – Ability to remove distractions, balance levels, and enhance vocal quality .
- Understanding of Audio Storytelling – Can shape conversations for better engagement and pacing .
- Fast Turnaround & Deadline-Driven – Can handle multiple projects while maintaining high quality .
- Basic Mixing & Mastering Skills – Familiarity with EQ, compression, noise reduction, and reverb .
- Familiarity with Podcast Hosting & Formatting – Knowledge of RSS feeds, loudness standards (-16 LUFS), and podcast distribution is a plus.
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Bonus: Video Editing Skills – Experience editing video podcasts, reels, or audiograms is a plus.
- Work with High-Profile Thought Leaders – Edit content for authors, speakers, and influencers in business, leadership, and media.
- Creative & Technical Freedom – Help shape the sound of top-tier podcasts and grow your portfolio.
- Room to Innovate – Stay ahead of industry trends and new production techniques .
- Competitive Pay + Performance-Based Bonuses – Earn based on your ability to deliver high-quality audio .
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Remote-Friendly & Flexible – Work from anywhere while collaborating with a top-tier media team .
- Full-Time or Contract | Remote | Flexible Hours
- Competitive Pay Based on Experience & Performance
Step 1: Submit a 1-2 minute Loom video explaining why you’re the perfect fit.
Step 2: Attach your resume + portfolio of podcast/audio work (before & after samples encouraged).
Step 3: Answer these three questions in bullet format:
- Describe a time when you transformed poor-quality audio into a professional-sounding episode —what techniques did you use?
- What’s your go-to workflow for editing a 45-minute podcast episode efficiently ?
- What’s your favorite podcast (from an audio production standpoint) and why ?
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Only applicants who follow these steps will be considered.