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Hearst

Managing Editor Multimedia

Norwalk, CT · On-site

Experience editing video, photos and audio in tools like Canva, Photoshop or Premiere, preferably in a newsroom environment * Deep understanding of social video editing for platforms like Instagram ...

Hearst

Managing Editor Multimedia

Norwalk, CT

Experience editing video, photos and audio in tools like Canva, Photoshop or Premiere, preferably in a newsroom environment * Deep understanding of social video editing for platforms like Instagram ...

Hearst

Managing Editor Multimedia

Norwalk, CT

Experience editing video, photos and audio in tools like Canva, Photoshop or Premiere, preferably in a newsroom environment * Deep understanding of social video editing for platforms like Instagram ...

Hearst

Managing Editor Multimedia

Norwalk, CT

Experience editing video, photos and audio in tools like Canva, Photoshop or Premiere, preferably in a newsroom environment * Deep understanding of social video editing for platforms like Instagram ...

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How much do audio editing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for audio editing in Connecticut is $29.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.71 and $33.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Audio Editor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Audio Editor, you need a solid understanding of audio production, sound design, and editing principles, often supported by experience or formal training in audio engineering or related fields. Familiarity with digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, or Logic Pro, as well as knowledge of audio plugins and file formats, is crucial. Strong attention to detail, creativity, and effective communication enhance collaboration on projects and ensure high-quality results. These skills and qualities are essential for producing polished audio content that meets technical standards and client expectations.

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 Connecticut as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 63% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,601 per year, or $29.6 per hour.
Reporter, Northern Virginia (Reporter III)

Reporter, Northern Virginia (Reporter III)

American

Washington, CT • Hybrid

$49.14 - $50.12/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University

Department:

Audio Editing

Time Type:

Full time


Job Type:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Work Modality:

Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)

Union:

Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA)This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).

Job Description:

Summary:

WAMU 88.5 is a public media station owned and operated by American University. WAMU is the source for local, regional and NPR news and original programs in Washington DC. Since 1961, WAMU has been amplifying voices and sharing stories from the many neighborhoods and communities in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

Reporters in WAMU's newsroom help carry out our regional news initiatives across broadcast and digital platforms. In consultation with newsroom editors, reporters develop sources and deepen and shape coverage for their assigned beats. Coverage will include breaking news, day- turn stories, explainers, two-ways, features and other enterprise work for audio web, and other platforms.

The position requires curiosity, motivation, and a deep professional interest in local news. The Reporter should have strong editorial judgment and the ability to write quickly, clearly, and with a distinctive and appealing style.

This position focuses primarily on jurisdictions in Northern Virginia, playing a leading role in coverage of these communities' The reporter also has an eye on state politics, human interest, and other news. but focuses any coverage of Richmond on the ways it specifically intersects with our region. The role requires a Reporter who is particularly adept at prioritization and has a keen eye for the stories that will engage and appeal to Northern Virginians.

Essential Functions:

1.) Report and Write News Stories Online and On Air

  • Evaluate leads, monitor major news developments, and contribute story ideas, or receive assignments from an editor.

  • Establish and maintain relationships with individuals who are credible sources of information.

  • Determine a web and/or broadcast story's emphasis, length, and format and organize material accordingly.

  • Report both at a desk and in the field; Collaborate with other reporters, as needed.

  • Write multiple web stories and broadcast/newscast pieces per week, and regularly contribute features and enterprise work.

2.) Produce Stories

  • Produce web stories in WordPress, including finding images, writing headlines (with the help of an editor), and doing SEO work.

  • Write posts for social media and promotion as needed.

  • Produce audio, utilizing field sound to create a sense of place and weaving appropriate sound bites together to paint a holistic portrait.

3.) Engage Audiences

  • Engage with reader questions and feedback on social media, when necessary and as time allows.

  • Participate in events, both internal and external, as a representative of the station and subject matter expert.

Competencies:

  • Acquiring and Analyzing Information.

  • Acting Ethically and with Integrity.

  • Displaying Creativity.

  • Prioritizing and Organizing.

  • Serving Customers.

  • Supporting a Diverse and Inclusive Community.

  • Supporting Coworkers.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

  • Full-time.

  • 35 hours per week.

  • Occasional weekend, evening hours required.


Salary Range:

  • $49.14 - $50.12 per hour.


Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

  • 5 - 8 years of relevant experience.

Travel Required:

  • Minimal travel required.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

  • Top-notch writing and reporting skills.

  • Journalistic agility, or the ability to shift comfortably between writing radio scripts, online news articles, explainers, short and longer pieces.

  • Sharp interview skills.

  • Strong journalistic ethics.

  • Experience building audience connections using social media and mining platforms for story ideas, angles, and sources.

  • Willingness to try new storytelling methods, and adapt to changing platforms and audience needs.

  • Ability to work collaboratively with others.

  • Commitment to building and fostering an inclusive, encouraging, and diverse workplace.

  • Creativity, flexibility and resourcefulness.

  • Must be an effective and imaginative storyteller with a keen sense of how to shape content to suit different audiences--both on air (via local newscasts, live two-ways, feature stories, etc.) and online (via WAMU.org and social media platforms).

  • Must have a well-developed sense of how to create digital content that is compelling, sharable, visual, and impactful.

Other Duties:

  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package.Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.

Other Details

  • Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

  • Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

  • Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  • American University is an E-Verify employer.

Current American University Employees

American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log intoWorkdayand select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

Contact Us

For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, emailtheworkline@american.edu.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual's genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.

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