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Chicago Public Media

AM Editor

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$90K - $100K/yr

The AM Editor will work with anchors, producers, reporters, and other editors to set the tone for ... Edits audio and occasional text stories, including digital stories for WBEZ and the Sun-Times.

YO AI Labs

Audio Expert - Remote

Chicago, IL · Remote

$50 - $100/hr

Audio Expert - Music Transcription & Polyphonic Analysis Role Type: Contractor Location: Global, Fully Remote Schedule: Flexible, ~15 hours/week Role Summary We are seeking skilled Audio Experts with ...

New

YO AI Labs

Dutch Bilingual Expert - Remote

Chicago, IL · Remote

$30 - $65/hr

Remote Job Overview We are seeking Dutch Bilingual Experts to contribute to a global language and ... localization, editing, or language quality assessment . * Experience evaluating audio, speech ...

Salas O'Brien, Inc.

Audio Consultant

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$85K - $105K/yr

The Audio Consultant is responsible for the planning, design, and implementation support of ... Fully remote available based on qualifications. Work Model : Hybrid. Travel: As needed for project ...

Village Media Inc.

Editor

Bloomington, IL · Remote

$72K/yr

Remote/Work-from-Home, with a strict requirement of residing within the designated community. Open to non-resident candidates willing to relocate to the designated community. * Compensation: $72,000 ...

Village Media Inc.

Editor

Springfield, IL · Remote

$72K/yr

Remote/Work-from-Home, with a strict requirement of residing within the designated community. Open to non-resident candidates willing to relocate to the designated community. * Compensation: $72,000 ...

Village Media Inc.

Editor

Peoria, IL · Remote

$72K/yr

Remote/Work-from-Home, with a strict requirement of residing within the designated community. Open to non-resident candidates willing to relocate to the designated community. * Compensation: $72,000 ...

Village Media Inc.

Editor

Decatur, IL · Remote

$72K/yr

Remote/Work-from-Home, with a strict requirement of residing within the designated community. Open to non-resident candidates willing to relocate to the designated community. * Compensation: $72,000 ...

Village Media Inc.

Editor

Champaign, IL · Remote

$72K/yr

Remote/Work-from-Home, with a strict requirement of residing within the designated community. Open to non-resident candidates willing to relocate to the designated community. * Compensation: $72,000 ...

Kentech Consulting, Inc.

VIDEO EDITOR: 1099

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

We are looking for a talented and creative Video Editor to elevate our content across YouTube and ... This is a remote position. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will ...

Conifer

Design Researcher - Contractor

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

... remote research software Bonus points for: * Experience with video editing (Final Cut, Adobe ... Proficiency with video, still photography and audio recording equipment. * Foreign language fluency

Conifer

Design Researcher - Contractor

Chicago, IL · Remote

... remote research software Bonus points for: * Experience with video editing (Final Cut, Adobe ... Proficiency with video, still photography and audio recording equipment. * Foreign language fluency

Conifer

Design Researcher Openings

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

... remote research software Bonus points for: * Experience with video editing (Final Cut, Adobe ... Proficiency with video, still photography and audio recording equipment. * Foreign language fluency

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How much do remote audio editor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote audio editor in Illinois is $62,048.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $70,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote audio editor?

A Remote Audio Editor is responsible for editing and enhancing audio content such as podcasts, music, videos, and voice recordings while working from a remote location. They use digital audio workstations (DAWs) and software tools to clean up sound quality, remove background noise, adjust volume levels, and add effects. This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with audio production techniques. Remote Audio Editors often collaborate with content creators, musicians, or production teams to ensure high-quality sound output.

What is a typical workday like for a remote audio editor?

A typical day for a Remote Audio Editor involves reviewing raw audio files, editing for clarity, removing background noise, and enhancing overall sound quality using industry-standard software. Editors frequently communicate with clients, producers, or podcast hosts to ensure project requirements and creative visions are met. Deadlines are common, so effective time management is crucial, and you may juggle multiple projects at once. Collaboration often happens via digital channels, requiring self-motivation and strong organizational skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote audio editor?

To thrive as a Remote Audio Editor, you need a strong command of audio editing principles, attention to detail, and experience with audio editing software such as Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, or Audacity. Familiarity with industry-standard file formats, digital audio workstations (DAWs), and basic sound engineering concepts is typically required. Excellent communication, time management, and the ability to work independently are standout soft skills in this virtual environment. These abilities ensure high-quality audio production, meet project deadlines, and facilitate smooth collaboration within distributed teams.

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Infographic showing various Remote Audio Editor job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, 42% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,048 per year, or $29.8 per hour.

AM Editor

Chicago Public Media

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

$90K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

About Chicago Public Media
Chicago Public Media is one of the nation's largest local nonprofit news organizations. Home to WBEZ 91.5FM, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Vocalo. Chicago Public Media reaches more than 3.3 million people weekly across broadcast, print, and digital platforms. As a mission-driven organization, we aspire to be the most trusted news source Chicagoans turn to for understanding the people, events, and ideas shaping our community.
Chicago Public Media is a 100% community-funded newsroom powered by nearly 97,000 members whose support makes our journalism possible. This sustained community investment helped drive nationally recognized work in 2025, including 29 awards from esteemed organizations, including the Public Media Journalists Association, the Edward R. Murrow Awards, and the National Association of Black Journalists.
We believe independent journalism is essential to a healthy democracy and that access to objective, fact-based news is a right for every citizen. We serve the public interest by creating diverse content that informs and enriches our community, supported by a dedicated staff of approximately 250 professionals.
For more information, please see the Chicago Public Media Annual Report.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The AM Editor is responsible for leading Chicago Public Media's daily news coverage across a wide array of platforms including broadcast, digital, podcasts and print. The AM Editor will work with anchors, producers, reporters, and other editors to set the tone for the day's coverage, plan assignments, conceptualize stories, structure and help organize reporting efforts. They will partner with their PM counterpart to ensure strong, consistent coverage for our listening audience.
This is a full-time, permanent placement position. This role will be expected to handle Editor duties on the Newscasts and News Magazines Desk, including planning assignments for reporters and producers, writing newscast stories, collaborating with fellow desk Editors, as well as working across teams in the newsroom. Employees in the AM Editor classification may perform work on any or all platforms.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Collaborates with the editorial team to guide editorial coverage.
  • Works with the morning anchor and producer to have the most up-to-date news on the air.
  • Directs the work of reporters and producers, and works with the editorial team, to plan and lead execution of daily stories for web and audio, and initiatives across platforms.
  • Edits audio and occasional text stories, including digital stories for WBEZ and the Sun-Times.
  • Reports for audio, web and print (when necessary).
  • Reviews feature and project story pitches.
  • Develops and conducts editorial training.
  • Helps maintain audio and text standards across platforms.
  • Helps manage coverage priorities, including coverage plans for major breaking news events or major events.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • 4+ years of experience as an Editor with strong news judgment
  • Outstanding news judgment and experience leading journalists to produce work of tremendous distinction and community impact.
  • Demonstrated passion for leading creative daily news coverage.
  • Ability to conceptualize and edit news stories for content, accuracy, pacing, ideas, narrative and voice.
  • Strong writing skills.
  • Fluency and enthusiasm for multiplatform journalism.
  • Deep commitment to the highest standards of journalistic ethics and the mission of public media.
  • Ability to articulate your own ideas precisely and concisely - and to cultivate the strong ideas that come from other producers, editors, and reporters.
  • Strong relationship builder and naturally collaborative leader.
  • Knowledge of the Chicago region's rich diversity of stories, sectors and communities is very helpful.

EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, humanities or related field
COMPENSATION
The expected pay range for this position is $90,168 to $100,000 per ANNUM.
Chicago Public Media provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the organization reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographical location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Working at Chicago Public Media
At Chicago Public Media, we care deeply about our employees as we know attracting, developing, and growing talent is key to our success and enhancing our impact.
Our culture is one where collaboration, diversity of ideas, and innovation are encouraged. We value colleagues who will enhance our culture by bringing new ideas, divergent experiences, and talents to our dynamic workplace.
At Chicago Public Media we believe dedication to a great workplace includes supporting our employees and their families. As a result, we provide a broad and generous benefits package for employees at hire and in the years to come.
Our benefits include a competitive salary and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, and a commuter benefits plan.
Chicago Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we actively seek and welcome people from all backgrounds, orientations, and life experiences to join our team.
The essential functions described above are not all-inclusive and are not intended to create any contractual or other legal commitment. Chicago Public Media may change the content or format of this job at any time in its sole and exclusive discretion without notice.

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