The Senior Podcast Audio and Video Editor at Hire Hangar is responsible for transforming long-form B2B podcast content into high-quality, platform-optimized audio and video assets for distribution across YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, and other channels. This role requires technical mastery, creative storytelling, and strategic alignment with marketing goals in a fast-paced remote environment.
What You'll Do
- 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
What We're Looking For
- 4+ years of experience in professional podcast and/or video editing, including both long-form and short-form B2B content
- 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
- Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and communicate clearly under pressure
- Must be available to work primarily during U.S. business hours (EST)
Nice to Have
- Experience in managing or mentoring junior editors, freelancers, or production assistants is a plus
- Deep interest in podcasting, media strategy, or storytelling for technical/professional audiences
- A continuous learner who adapts quickly to new tools, formats, and creative challenges
- A strong portfolio showcasing B2B podcast-to-video transformations, short-form editing, and audience-first design
Technical Stack
Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Pro Tools, Audition
Team & Environment
Reports to the Executive Producer or Director of Content. The team values feedback-driven editing, thrives on tight deadlines and cross-functional collaboration, and emphasizes continuous learning, performance-driven content, and audience-first design.
Benefits & Compensation
- Work with fast-growing global companies
- Building a long-term, remote career
- Competitive pay
- Real growth opportunities
Compensation includes competitive pay.
Work Mode
Remote position with requirement to be available during U.S. Eastern Time business hours.
Hire Hangar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
