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Audio Archive Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

... Archive and upload raw and master files within the A/V database and server, and assemble legal breakdowns for edits Perform light maintenance on audio-visual equipment and supplies to ensure ...

AV Editor-Videographer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$25 - $28.13/hr

... Archive and upload raw and master files within the A/V database and server, and assemble legal breakdowns for edits • Perform light maintenance on audio-visual equipment and supplies to ensure ...

Video Producer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$80K - $130K/yr

Produce "NSF's Discovery Files Podcast," a weekly video and audio podcast. * Ensure all products ... Perform archiving and other administrative, coordinating, and lower-level technical support duties.

Produce "NSF's Discovery Files Podcast," a weekly video and audio podcast. * Ensure all products ... Perform archiving and other administrative, coordinating, and lower-level technical support duties.

... archival of critical proceedings. Because at Intellectix, it's not what we do, it's why we do it ... Transcribe audio and video recordings of meetings, conferences, interviews, and legal proceedings.

Handle basic temp sound design, music editing, and supporting audio work during editorial process * Source archival footage, music, and supporting media assets when needed * Prepare projects for ...

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How much do audio archive jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for audio archive in Virginia is $83,731.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,600.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an audio archive do?

Daily tasks in an Audio Archive position often include cataloging new audio materials, digitizing analog recordings, maintaining metadata accuracy, and troubleshooting playback or format issues. You may also be responsible for ensuring the long-term preservation of audio files by following best practices in storage and backup, as well as responding to internal or external requests for archived materials. Collaboration with curators, sound engineers, and IT staff is common, especially when addressing complex preservation or access challenges. This dynamic environment offers opportunities to develop both technical expertise and broader archival skills over time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the audio archive position?

To thrive as an Audio Archive professional, you need a solid understanding of audio formats, metadata standards, and preservation techniques, often supported by a degree in library science, audio engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with digital asset management systems, audio editing software, and archival cataloging tools is crucial. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication are key soft skills that set candidates apart. These skills ensure the accurate preservation, organization, and accessibility of valuable audio materials within institutions or organizations.

What is an audio archive?

An Audio Archive job involves managing, organizing, and preserving audio recordings for future use. Responsibilities may include cataloging audio files, digitizing analog recordings, maintaining metadata, and ensuring proper storage conditions. Professionals in this field often work in libraries, media companies, museums, or research institutions. Their goal is to make audio content accessible while protecting it from deterioration or loss.

Infographic showing various Audio Archive job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $83,731 per year, or $40.3 per hour.

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Job Announcement
Audio Producer
About MBN
Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN) is the pre mier Arabic-first media organization that connects the Middle East and the United States. The company is in the midst of an exciting digital transformation and looking for energetic and talented people who care about journalism and the Middle East to join us on this journey.
We provide original and indispensable reporting, perspectives and commentary on the Middle East and how America's engagement impacts the region. MBN delivers content in both Arabic and English across multiple platforms, in formats including written articles, short-form video, newsletters, podcasts, data trackers and social media.
Our target audience is decision-makers, influencers, and residents of key capitals across the Middle East, as well as the next generation of globally engaged, digitally connected youth.
About the Role
The Audio Producer is responsible for managing and producing high-quality audio content for MBN's growing portfolio of podcasts, documentary audio, audio essays, and emerging digital formats. This is a full-time mostly technical role that supports MBN's broader audio production needs, including editing, sound design, scoring, mixing, mastering, narrator/voice-over production, and final delivery across multiple platforms.
The immediate flagship project for this position will be a multi-part audio essay series marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, with each 10- to 15-minute episode narrated by a voice actor and shaped through script editing, recording, music, archival audio, sound design, and final mastering. Beyond this project, the Audio Producer will serve as a dedicated audio production resource supporting MBN's ongoing content strategy and digital transformation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following tasks are considered essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions:
  • Record raw high-quality audio in studio and the field.
  • Create, edit, design, and master audio products.
  • Assemble and manage hardware and software kits.
  • Optimize audiovisual products for distribution platforms, emphasizing YouTube, and how it processes audio.
  • Own the end-to-end audio production workflow for MBN podcast and audio products, including editing, episode assembly, sound design, mixing, mastering, and final delivery.
  • Edit audio essay scripts and recorded narration for clarity, pacing, recording flow, and listener engagement.
  • Produce remote narrator, host, and voice-over recording sessions, including session preparation, direction, take selection, and post-session organization.
  • Select best takes and assemble raw recordings within a Digital Audio Workstation.
  • Score and sound design episodes using licensed music, sound effects, archival clips, and other approved audio assets.
  • Apply editorial judgment to story pacing, tone, transitions, music placement, pauses, and overall narrative structure.
  • Maintain consistent audio quality standards across MBN audio products, including loudness, formatting, and platform specifications for Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Deezer, and other distribution platforms.
  • Build and maintain MBN's audio asset library, including music beds, sound design elements, archival clips, show templates, and sonic branding materials.
  • Support audio production projects, including narrator tracking, episode scoring, sound design, mixing, mastering, and delivery.
  • Support the development of new audio formats, documentary audio projects, bilingual storytelling approaches, and cross-platform audio content.
  • Use AI-assisted audio tools where appropriate, including noise reduction, stem separation, automated leveling, voice cleanup, transcription, and related production workflows.
  • Stay current on audio production trends, podcast standards, AI-assisted production tools, and emerging digital audio practices.
  • Collaborate with newsroom, digital, and production teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven media environment.

Other Duties:
Perform additional job-related duties and take on new responsibilities as needed based on organizational requirements and circumstances.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Candidates are required to have:
  • Bachelor's degree in audio production, journalism, media production, communications, digital media, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
  • Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in podcast production, documentary audio, broadcast audio, or digital audio production.
  • Expertise with Adobe Audition and a working knowledge of Premiere. Knowledge of Pro Tools is a plus.
  • Should be passionate about audio storytelling.
  • Demonstrated experience editing, mixing, mastering, and delivering professional audio content. Fully understands compression, EQ, noise reduction and all other technical aspects of audio production.
  • Experience scoring and sound designing podcasts or narrative audio using music and sound effects libraries.
  • Experience producing or supporting host, narrator, voice-over, or actor recording sessions.
  • Strong working knowledge of Digital Audio Workstations and professional audio production workflows.
  • Ability to manage multiple episodes, shows, or projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
  • Strong editorial judgment and understanding of audio as a storytelling medium.
  • Familiarity with delivery standards for podcast and digital audio platforms.
  • Ability to use music, silence, archival sound, narration, and sound effects to strengthen narrative clarity and emotional impact.
  • Working knowledge of AI-assisted audio production tools, including voice cleanup, noise reduction, stem separation, automated leveling, and AI-supported music or sound workflows.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to incorporate feedback from multiple editors.
  • Professional communication skills and ability to collaborate with editorial, production, and technical teams.
  • Interest in American history, global storytelling, underrepresented historical narratives, and international audiences is preferred.
  • Familiarity with bilingual or cross-cultural storytelling environments is preferred.
  • Experience with audio essay or narrative documentary formats is preferred.

MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.