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Podcast Video Editor Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

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$85K - $100K/yr

You'll edit across the full range of our video output: long-form podcast episodes, short-form ... Receive and prioritize inbound video editing requests, clarifying requirements, specs, and ...

Produce and edit video clips, podcast segments, and digital-first features for social and on-demand ... Experience shooting and/or editing video. * Strong writing skills with the ability to create ...

Podcast Video Editor information

What does a Podcast Video Editor do?

A Podcast Video Editor is responsible for editing and producing the video content of a podcast. They synchronize audio and video, cut unnecessary sections, add graphics and effects, and ensure the final product is visually engaging and polished. Their work helps podcasts reach wider audiences on video platforms like YouTube, while maintaining high production standards. Podcast Video Editors often collaborate closely with hosts, producers, and other team members to achieve the desired look and feel.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Podcast Video Editor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Podcast Video Editor, you need proficiency in video and audio editing, a solid understanding of storytelling, and experience with post-production workflows, often supported by a portfolio of relevant projects. Familiarity with editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and audio tools like Audacity or Adobe Audition is typically required. Attention to detail, creativity, and strong communication skills help ensure content is engaging and aligns with the podcast’s vision. These skills are essential for producing polished, professional episodes that captivate audiences and meet production standards.

What are some common challenges faced by Podcast Video Editors when synchronizing audio and video for multi-guest recordings?

A frequent challenge for Podcast Video Editors is ensuring that audio and video tracks from multiple guests, often recorded remotely, are perfectly synchronized. Variations in recording equipment, internet lags, or unsynchronized start times can lead to discrepancies that require careful manual alignment. Editors often use visual cues, like hand claps or countdowns, and audio waveforms to match tracks precisely. Effective communication with hosts and guests about best recording practices can help minimize these issues and streamline the editing process.
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$85K - $100K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

WaitWhat is a media company producing podcasts, video, live events, and unique partnership experiences all aimed at elevating the boldest voices in business. Our mission is to provide people with the ideas, information, and inspiration they need to reach their full potential in their lives and careers.
 
Our media properties-downloaded more than 130 million times-have defined new genres in business (Masters of Scale with Jeff Berman, Rapid Response with Bob Safian) and technology (Pioneers of AI with Rana el Kaliouby). 
 
We share hard-won wisdom from today's most iconic figures to emerging innovators, sparking curiosity and helping people reach their highest potential. WaitWhat's approach to content is unique in the industry, with a passion for pioneering new business models and forging inventive partnerships that extend our impact.
 
About The Role
 
WaitWhat is looking for a versatile, strategic Video Editor to create best-in-class video content across our properties, reporting to the Director of Digital Marketing and Video. You'll edit across the full range of our video output: long-form podcast episodes, short-form social clips, sizzle reels, and live event visuals, collaborating closely with our content, marketing, production, live events, and design teams.

This role requires a deep appreciation for visual and audio storytelling, a self-starting mindset, and the ability to bring your own creative interpretation and ideas while remaining true to each property's editorial guidelines.
Responsibilities
  • Edit and finalize full-length podcast episodes, short-form social clips, sizzle reels, and on-brand visual content for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and newsletters

  • Collaborate with content, marketing, and production teams to adapt podcast content into native video formats

  • Ensure high-quality video deliveries across all projects and platforms

  • Work with the live events team to create visually dynamic content for on-stage playback and associated digital formats

  • Explore new and innovative ways to tell stories across WaitWhat's social channels

  • Curate, source, and organize required assets for final video delivery, including music, SFX, design, and b-roll

  • Apply graphic elements to videos using brand guidelines defined by the WaitWhat design team

  • Add and QC captions across all video content

  • Provide post-production services including color correction, audio cleanup, light mixing, media management (transcoding, asset curation), and platform deliveries

  • Receive and prioritize inbound video editing requests, clarifying requirements, specs, and deadlines with each requester

  • Deliver projects on quick turnaround timelines while maintaining high technical quality

  • Perform quality control checks before publishing or delivering any video content

  • Maintain clear, consistent communication to support a collaborative and creative work environment

Requirements
  • 3-5 years of proven video editing experience for social and digital platforms

  • Strong proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, with a working knowledge of video and audio encoding, standards, and formats

  • Experience with structured media file management using platforms like Iconik, LucidLink, Frame.io, Google Drive, or Dropbox

  • Experience with project management tools like ClickUp

  • Proficiency in animation and motion graphics using After Effects, Motion, or similar tools

  • Experience formatting and troubleshooting video assets for social media platforms

  • Experience in color correction for all video types

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Fast and eager learner with critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, and multitasking skills

  • Deep understanding of digital trends, with a point of view on what will engage and grow audiences

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in other areas of video production, including storyboarding, producing, and GFX

  • Basic audio and sound mixing knowledge

  • Familiarity with special effects, 3D, and compositing 

$85,000 - $100,000 a year
The final compensation for this position will depend on various factors, including the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and geographical location, as well as internal equity and market considerations. Please note that salary ranges are periodically reviewed and may be adjusted based on evolving business needs or changes in market conditions.
 
We are a fully distributed team working across the US, with a concentration of colleagues that gather regularly in LA and NYC. We are open to hiring anywhere in the US. We offer wellness benefits to full-time employees, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, disability and life Insurance, and a flexible PTO policy among other perks. We're an anti-racist organization, committed to equity and diversity of all kinds - on our team, among our investors, and as represented on our media properties. Kindness and honesty are hallmarks of our culture and critical filters in our hiring process.
 
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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About WaitWhat

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Industry

Video and audio streaming services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

2017