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e3 Partners Ministry

Videographer & Editor

Plano, TX · On-site

Applying color correction, sound design, sound mixing, audio editing, static and motion graphics, platform-specific optimization, etc., while incorporating feedback and following the brand ...

Dow Jones

Risk Journal Multimedia Producer

New York, NY

$90K - $100K/yr

Perform audio editing and production to support the Risk Journal podcast * Use content management tools to publish multimedia content, write compelling headlines, and apply accurate metadata * Work ...

The David Movie

Video Editor

Provo, UT · On-site

$53K - $74K/yr

This position is responsible for editing, organizing, and composing audio and visual content for various Angel projects and livestreams. Expectations at Angel: * Amplify light in every action. * As ...

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How much do audio editing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for audio editing in the United States is $31.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.96 and $35.10 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 the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,756 per year, or $31.1 per hour.
Assistant Assembly Video Editor - BYU-Pathway Worldwide (Full-Time Intern)

Assistant Assembly Video Editor - BYU-Pathway Worldwide (Full-Time Intern)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

2nd of 15 rated religious organizations

Job description


Assistant Assembly Editor Interns play an important role in supporting BYU-Pathway Worldwide's video production and digital outreach efforts. This position focuses on preparing, organizing, and assembling large amounts of video footage from trips, interviews, and events around the world so editors can work efficiently and effectively.
This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organization, technical skills in Adobe Premiere Pro, and the ability to work carefully with captions, audio, large video projects, and multilingual content. Assistant Assembly Editors help create clean, organized, and usable project files that allow the video team to produce meaningful stories about BYU-Pathway students, missionaries, and gatherings throughout the world.
These positions will helpBYU-Pathway clearly and effectively communicate its mission, and the profound impact it has on thousands of students and Church-service missionaries throughout the world using video content. As a member of a professional marketing and communication team, students will gain meaningful experience and skills applicable to the marketing and communication field.
This full-time position typically works (Monday - Friday between the hours of 8 am - 5 pm). This position is a hybrid position, with occasional in person workdays.
Application Instructions
To be considered for this position, please submit the following as a supporting document on your application:
  • Provide a link to your online portfolio or samples of previous video work. This is required to be considered for the position

By applying for this position, you are indicating that you are currently authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, are willing to physically reside and perform the work in Utah.
Applicants MUST reside in Utah or Idaho to be eligible for this job.
If you are a BYU-Pathway student who lives anywhere other than Utah or Idaho please reach out to the CAREER SERVICES team for opportunities in your area.
Click here: https://www.byupathway.edu/career-services.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare and organize large amounts of footage by syncing audio with video, organizing A-roll and B-roll, and creating clean Adobe Premiere Pro project files for other editors to use.
  • Create master timelines with interviews and footage organized by topic, quality, speaker, story, and usefulness.
  • Create accurate captions and transcripts with careful attention to spelling, grammar, punctuation, names, and terminology; assist with translation when needed using language skills or trained AI-assisted workflows.
  • Export long master video files, upload content to platforms such as SharePoint, and help package, manage, and maintain organized project files and video libraries.

Qualifications
  • Strong video editing skills using Premiere Pro
  • Excellent planning, organizing, time management, and communications skills
  • Ability to proactively overcome obstacles with minimal supervision
  • A strong understanding of pacing and the ability to edit in sync with the narrative flow of video storytelling
  • Excellent grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading skills, especially when creating accurate captions and transcripts.
  • Must have access to an active Adobe Premiere Pro subscription.
  • Must have fast, reliable high-speed internet capable of downloading, uploading, and managing large video files.
  • You must be a resident of Utah to be qualified for this position

Preferred Skills
  • Studying Marketing, Business or Communications with an emphasis in Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, or Advertising
  • Demonstrated success or university coursework in any of the following fields:
    • Video editing
    • Adobe Premiere Pro
      • Basic audio editing
      • Basic color grading
      • Transcribing and captioning audio
    • Adobe After Effects
      • Basic keyframe animation
    • Adobe audition
      • Basic audio editing
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • Adobe Illustrator
  • Spanish, Portuguese, or French language skills preferred

Worthiness Qualification
Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.
About Us
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings- giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances-our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

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