Podcast Editor - (HR31058DS)

Job Title: Podcast Editor
Location: Remote (PST/PHST Time Zone Overlap Preferred)
Salary Range: up to 1250 USD

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PST/PHST), Flexible with some overlap between US PST and PHST hours; split shift possible for check-ins

NOTE: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POSITION

Company Overview:

Sagan is an exclusive membership community for top executives, founders, and CEOs seeking to hire and maximize the impact of international talent. We bridge the gap between global talent and US-based businesses, connecting candidates from vibrant regions like Latin America, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Africa with leading American companies. Discover a world of career possibilities with Sagan.

About the Company

Our client is a growing podcast production company specializing in business and technology content. They aim to produce high-quality podcasts that engage audiences and provide value to listeners while maintaining a streamlined production process.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Podcast Editor to join our growing podcast production company, specializing in business and technology content. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality audio delivery across multiple shows by editing remote-recorded video podcasts, mastering audio, and preparing files for video production. The ideal candidate is experienced in audio editing and mastering, with a strong understanding of remote recording dynamics.

Key Responsibilities:

Audio Editing and Mastering:

• Edit podcast episodes in tools like Audacity, Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, or Logic Pro.
• Clean up audio, perform noise reduction, and adjust compression and EQ to ensure professional quality.
• Master audio to balance levels between remote guests and ensure consistency.

Podcast Editing & Team Collaboration:

• Prepare XML files for video production and collaborate closely with the video editor.
• Podcast editing utilizing Descript.
• Review final video edits for quality assurance and ensure audio consistency.
• Manage and organize multiple podcast projects simultaneously.

Content Management:

• Assist with show notes creation using AI tools.
• Handle timestamp adjustments and provide accurate documentation for podcast episodes.

Quality Control and Innovation:

• Maintain high attention to detail, ensuring natural conversation flow and professional quality in all deliverables.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, tools, and trends to continually improve editing processes.

Skills & Qualifications:

Required:

• Proficiency in audio editing tools such as Audacity, Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, or Logic Pro.
• Strong understanding of audio mastering principles, including noise reduction, compression, and EQ.
• Experience working with remote-recorded podcast content.
• Familiarity with Google Drive and Slack for team collaboration.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines consistently.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience using Descript for podcast editing.
• Experience creating separate audio-only versions of video podcasts.
• Familiarity with AI tools and basic transcript management.
• Knowledge of project management tools like Airtable, Monday.com, or Asana.
• Understanding of video production workflows and file preparation.
• Previous experience working with business or technology-focused podcast content.

Please note: To ensure prompt processing of your application, we kindly request that you submit your resume and an introductory video in English format.