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Audacy, Inc.

KNX News AM Drive Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$82K - $105K/yr

Experience with newsroom production tools and audio editing systems preferred Important Notes: Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process.

Audacy, Inc.

KNX News AM Drive Editor

Los Angeles, CA

$82K - $105K/yr

Experience with newsroom production tools and audio editing systems preferred Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from ...

Audacy, Inc.

KNX News AM Drive Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$82K - $105K/yr

Experience with newsroom production tools and audio editing systems preferred Important Notes: Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process.

Kinder's

Video Editor

Walnut Creek, CA

Perform color correction, audio editing, and sound mixing to ensure broadcast-ready quality. * Add motion graphics, lower thirds, titles, captions, and simple animations when needed. * Maintain ...

Kinder's

Video Editor

Walnut Creek, CA

Perform color correction, audio editing, and sound mixing to ensure broadcast-ready quality. * Add motion graphics, lower thirds, titles, captions, and simple animations when needed. * Maintain ...

Kinder's

Video Editor

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

Perform color correction, audio editing, and sound mixing to ensure broadcast-ready quality. * Add motion graphics, lower thirds, titles, captions, and simple animations when needed. * Maintain ...

Crooked Media

Audio Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

$90K/yr

Editing, mixing and sound designing other audio (promos, ads, etc.) as assigned * Collaborating with producers, videographers, and other team members This provides a summary of how you'll spend your ...

Crooked Media

Audio Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$90K/yr

Editing, mixing and sound designing other audio (promos, ads, etc.) as assigned * Collaborating with producers, videographers, and other team members This provides a summary of how you'll spend your ...

SUNNY DISTRIBUTOR INC.

Videographer

La Puente, CA · On-site

Intermediate understanding of audio equipment and audio editing. * Strong time management and self-management skills with ability to meet deadlines. * Experience with batch image processing using ...

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How much do audio editing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for audio editing in California is $30.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.62 and $34.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Audio Editing vs Audio Engineering?

AspectAudio EditingAudio Engineering
Required CredentialsBasic audio editing software skills, sometimes certifications in editing toolsAdvanced knowledge of audio equipment, certifications in sound engineering or production
Work EnvironmentPost-production studios, editing suites, remote editing setupsRecording studios, live venues, broadcast environments
Employer & Industry UsageMedia companies, film and TV production, podcastingMusic production, film sound, live sound reinforcement

Audio editing primarily involves manipulating and refining audio recordings using editing software, focusing on cutting, arranging, and enhancing sound clips. Audio engineering encompasses a broader scope, including recording, mixing, and managing sound during production. While both roles require technical skills, audio engineering often demands more advanced certifications and hands-on experience with audio equipment. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the audio industry.

What are some common challenges audio editors face when collaborating with producers and other team members?

Audio editors often work closely with producers, sound designers, and other creatives, which can lead to challenges around aligning artistic vision and meeting tight deadlines. Communication is key in resolving feedback loops, managing revisions, and ensuring the final product matches the intended style. Adapting to different workflows, file formats, and software preferences among collaborators is also common. Building strong organizational habits and maintaining clear, frequent communication can help audio editors navigate these challenges successfully.

What are audio editing jobs?

Audio editing is used in TV, music, and film production to create and edit the perfect soundtrack. A sound editor or engineer builds the soundtrack by cutting the picture to synchronize it with sound elements. Their duties involve working with dialogue tracks, recordings, and analog and digital foley. Re-recording mixer responsibilities focus on the final sound balance, paying attention to volume levels as well as sound quality. Audio editing supervisors handle the sound post-production. They collaborate with the director to ensure the production soundtrack meets the requirements, stays within the budget, and everything proceeds as scheduled.

What is audio editing?

Audio editing is the process of manipulating and arranging sound recordings using specialized software. This includes tasks such as cutting, trimming, mixing, cleaning up noise, adjusting levels, and adding effects to ensure high-quality audio output. Audio editors work with various audio formats and are essential in industries like music production, podcasts, film, and broadcasting. The goal is to create a polished and professional audio product that meets the intended purpose and audience expectations.
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Infographic showing various Audio Editing job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,908 per year, or $30.7 per hour.

Board Operator (PT)

Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc.

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$20/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Company Overview
The audio industry is on fire - from podcasting and streaming to smart speakers and live radio - and it's never been a more exciting time to join and grow with one of the country's largest and most sophisticated audio companies!
Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month - wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 394 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, US Soccer, AP News, and the Academy of Country Music Awards, across more than 7,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, a leading national audio network; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for original podcasts that are smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.
Position Overview
Cumulus Media | (Westwood One) has an immediate opening for a part time Board Operator/Production Assistant providing programming and control board support on live sports talk shows as well as audio recording, editing and dissemination during and after live programs. The board operator/production assistant works closely with the Talk show host and producer to ensure flawless audio production.
The ideal candidate should possess an extremely good work ethic, be a self-starter, and be highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position requires extreme reliability and flexibility. If you are a fast-learner familiar with audio equipment and automation, have a good demeanor around others, and have a passion for radio, read on.
This position will be required to work in-studio at our Culver City location.
Key Responsibilities & Qualifications
Key Responsibilities:
  • Operates control board in studio for live remote talk show programs
  • Manages timing and commercial break schedule during talk show hours monitoring the technical quality of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control studio
  • Handles basic audio editing and loading other show elements for playback during live talk shows
  • Checks studio equipment for proper functioning and alerts engineering staff of any technical issues affecting the quality of the broadcasts.
  • Edit sports and pop culture highlights, sound bites, press conference audio and other effects to provide audio enhancements to all on-air talk show content \
  • Works closely with talk show Producer on various production needs including editing and real time adjustments specific to each broadcast.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 1 year running a control board for audio and/or video programming
  • Previous production experience preferred
  • Proficient in Adobe Audition or similar audio editing software
  • Familiar with SAS digital control board operation
  • Familiar with ENCO, OpEX or other broadcast operating systems
  • Time management and attention to detail
  • Functions well in a fast paced, live broadcast environment with tight timeframes, multiple demands and fluid and evolving real time adjustments.
  • Team player with basic sports knowledge

Pay Range
USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.
What We Offer
  • Competitive Pay
  • Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask, "what if" and try innovative solutions
  • 401K with company match

For immediate consideration, please visit: https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/careers
For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/
EEO Statement
CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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