Hire Hangar Global

Senior Podcast Audio and Video Editor

Hire Hangar Global

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: South Africa

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Salary

💰 $800 - $1,500 per month

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Own the end-to-end editing process for both long-form podcast episodes and short-form video cutdowns, ensuring premium quality and narrative cohesion
  • Strategically extract key moments from raw interviews to craft attention-grabbing shorts designed for LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok
  • Apply advanced video and audio editing techniques including multi-camera sync, sound design, mixing, color grading, and motion graphics integration
  • Work closely with producers, content strategists, and marketing teams to align editing choices with campaign goals, platform algorithms, and audience expectations
  • Stay up-to-date with platform-specific best practices for discoverability, watch time optimization, captioning, and thumbnail creation
  • Interpret performance metrics (e.g., retention rate, scroll depth, viewer drop-off) to iterate and refine editing strategy over time
  • Maintain a robust post-production workflow using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Pro Tools, Audition, or other industry-standard tools
  • Deliver consistently on fast-paced timelines without compromising quality, with an ability to manage multiple content projects simultaneously
  • Collaborate with other editors and freelancers, providing feedback and maintaining consistency in visual and audio style
  • Recommend and implement new editing tools, templates, or workflows to improve speed and creative output

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in professional podcast and/or video editing
  • Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition) or equivalent professional editing tools
  • Demonstrated experience editing content for YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Instagram with clear KPIs around reach, engagement, or lead generation
  • Strong understanding of content storytelling, pacing, sound design, and motion design in a B2B context
  • Exceptional attention to detail in everything from waveform cleanup to final frame rendering
  • Experience interpreting audience metrics and performance data to improve future edits and inform creative direction
  • Ability to work collaboratively with marketing, production, and technical teams in a fast-paced, remote environment
  • Experience in managing or mentoring junior editors, freelancers, or production assistants is a plus
  • Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and communicate clearly under pressure
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
video editingaudio editingmulti-camera syncsound designmixingcolor gradingmotion graphicscontent storytellingperformance metrics interpretationproject management
Soft Skills
attention to detailcollaborationcommunicationorganizationtime managementmentoringcreativityadaptabilityproblem-solvingstrategic thinking