Video Editor & Producer for Weekly Podcast (Ongoing)

Posted 3 quarters ago

Worldwide

Summary

We’re looking for a highly skilled podcast video editor/producer to help take our show to the next level. Our podcast features in-depth conversations with founders and creatives about entrepreneurship, storytelling, family, health, wellness, and personal growth—and we release new episodes weekly. This role goes far beyond basic podcast editing. We want someone who will become the creative engine behind our content ecosystem—turning each long-form episode into high-quality clips and short-form content that performs across all major platforms. You’ll be responsible for editing both audio and video versions of each episode, ensuring a professional, engaging, and consistent look across YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, and more. If we’re doing this, we’re doing it properly. We want someone who wants to go all-in with us. What You’ll Work With Weekly: * We record roughly 2.5 hours of raw material per week, which becomes ~90 minutes of polished long-form content after removing filler, noise, and irrelevant moments. * From each 90-minute episode, we expect: 1. Long-Form Episode (~90 minutes) - Final polished edit -For: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts 2. Mid-Form Clips (5–15 minutes) ~5 clips per episode (sometimes more) -Topic-based start-to-finish segments -For: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, X 3. Short-Form Reels/Shorts (10–60 seconds) ~20 shorts per episode For: TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook Reels We’re expanding everywhere—not selectively. This role is for someone who wants to help us maximize output and consistency across all platforms. Responsibilities: - Edit weekly long-form video & audio podcasts into polished 90-minute episodes - Create 5–10 mid-form clips (5–15 min) per episode - Produce ~20 short-form reels/shorts (10–60 sec) per episode - Add captions, subtitles, graphics, b-roll, and motion elements - Prepare platform-optimized exports for every channel - Maintain a consistent branded look and feel - Help organize a smooth weekly content pipeline - Communicate with our team to refine tone, pacing, and creative direction - Assist in using automation tools for content distribution when helpful Requirements: - Proven experience editing podcasts or long-form video content - Strong skills in Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or DaVinci Resolve - Familiarity with audio cleanup tools - Ability to meet weekly deadlines - Willingness to collaborate via online meetings - Creative eye for pacing, storytelling, and visual flow - Ability to manage high-volume weekly content output Nice-to-Haves: - Experience with motion graphics or simple animations - Understanding of YouTube optimization (titles, chapters, SEO) - Interest in entrepreneurship, storytelling, founders, family, health, or wellness - Experience creating viral-style short-form content Ideal Candidate: You are: - A storyteller, not just a technical editor - Skilled at identifying the strongest moments in a conversation - Organized, reliable, and comfortable with consistent weekly production - Someone who wants to truly learn our voices and become part of the creative rhythm - Excited by the idea of producing large volumes of high-quality content - Someone who believes: If we’re doing it, we’re doing it right What We Provide - All raw audio and video files - Creative direction, brand guidance, and feedback - Clear examples of the tone and quality we want - Long-term collaboration potential for the right partner To Apply: - Please include: - Examples of long-form podcast edits - Examples of short-form viral-style edits - A brief outline of how you typically break down long-form content into clips - Your weekly availability - Your relevant experience in high-volume content workflows

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Entry level
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
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Mandatory skills
Audio Editing
Video Editing
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About the client
Member since Mar 17, 2021
  • United States
    Carmel10:31 PM
  • $18K total spent
    10 hires, 3 active
  • 484 hours
  • Health & Fitness
    Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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