Job Description
Company Overview
Spotify is a global leader in audio streaming, delivering music, podcasts, and spoken‑word content to hundreds of millions of listeners worldwide. The company’s podcast division includes original storytelling, news, true‑crime, and branded series, and is committed to expanding its reach through high‑quality production and innovative distribution. Spotify’s remote‑first culture empowers employees to collaborate across borders while maintaining a focus on creativity, data‑driven decision‑making, and inclusive storytelling.
Key Responsibilities
- Edit raw audio recordings for Spotify‑produced podcasts, ensuring clarity, consistent loudness, and seamless narrative flow.
- Apply noise reduction, equalization, compression, and other post‑production techniques to meet brand standards.
- Collaborate with producers, hosts, and sound designers to incorporate music, sound effects, and advertisements.
- Manage episode timelines, deliver final masters on schedule, and maintain organized project files in the company’s DAM system.
- Conduct quality‑control reviews, flag technical issues, and suggest improvements to recording workflows.
- Stay current with industry best practices, emerging editing tools, and accessibility guidelines (e.g., transcript sync).
- Contribute to the development of style guides and editorial checklists for consistent podcast branding.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of professional audio editing experience, preferably within podcast or broadcast production.
- Proficiency with industry‑standard DAWs such as Adobe Audition, Avid Pro Tools, or Hindenburg Journalist.
- Strong understanding of loudness standards (e.g., LUFS) and broadcast specifications.
- Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional, remote teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Audio Production, Journalism, Communications, or equivalent work experience.
Desired Skills
- Experience with multitrack storytelling, interview stitching, and narrative pacing.
- Familiarity with remote recording platforms (e.g., Riverside, SquadCast) and file‑sharing workflows.
- Knowledge of podcast analytics tools and audience engagement metrics.
- Ability to create simple sound designs or source royalty‑free music.
- Passion for diverse content genres and an ear for emerging audio trends.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive annual salary ranging from $80,000 to $110,000, based on experience and location.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- 401(k) plan with company match and employee stock purchase options.
- Generous paid time off, parental leave, and flexible holiday schedule.
- Professional development stipend, access to industry conferences, and internal learning resources.
- Remote‑work allowance for home‑office setup and co‑working space access.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit Spotify’s Careers portal, locate the “Podcast Editor – Remote” posting, and submit an online application that includes a résumé, a cover letter outlining relevant experience, and a portfolio of edited podcast episodes or audio samples. The recruitment team will review submissions and contact qualified applicants for virtual interviews.
Spotify is a global leader in audio streaming, delivering music, podcasts, and spoken‑word content to hundreds of millions of listeners worldwide. The company’s podcast division includes original storytelling, news, true‑crime, and branded series, and is committed to expanding its reach through high‑quality production and innovative distribution. Spotify’s remote‑first culture empowers employees to collaborate across borders while maintaining a focus on creativity, data‑driven decision‑making, and inclusive storytelling.
Key Responsibilities
- Edit raw audio recordings for Spotify‑produced podcasts, ensuring clarity, consistent loudness, and seamless narrative flow.
- Apply noise reduction, equalization, compression, and other post‑production techniques to meet brand standards.
- Collaborate with producers, hosts, and sound designers to incorporate music, sound effects, and advertisements.
- Manage episode timelines, deliver final masters on schedule, and maintain organized project files in the company’s DAM system.
- Conduct quality‑control reviews, flag technical issues, and suggest improvements to recording workflows.
- Stay current with industry best practices, emerging editing tools, and accessibility guidelines (e.g., transcript sync).
- Contribute to the development of style guides and editorial checklists for consistent podcast branding.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of professional audio editing experience, preferably within podcast or broadcast production.
- Proficiency with industry‑standard DAWs such as Adobe Audition, Avid Pro Tools, or Hindenburg Journalist.
- Strong understanding of loudness standards (e.g., LUFS) and broadcast specifications.
- Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional, remote teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Audio Production, Journalism, Communications, or equivalent work experience.
Desired Skills
- Experience with multitrack storytelling, interview stitching, and narrative pacing.
- Familiarity with remote recording platforms (e.g., Riverside, SquadCast) and file‑sharing workflows.
- Knowledge of podcast analytics tools and audience engagement metrics.
- Ability to create simple sound designs or source royalty‑free music.
- Passion for diverse content genres and an ear for emerging audio trends.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive annual salary ranging from $80,000 to $110,000, based on experience and location.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- 401(k) plan with company match and employee stock purchase options.
- Generous paid time off, parental leave, and flexible holiday schedule.
- Professional development stipend, access to industry conferences, and internal learning resources.
- Remote‑work allowance for home‑office setup and co‑working space access.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit Spotify’s Careers portal, locate the “Podcast Editor – Remote” posting, and submit an online application that includes a résumé, a cover letter outlining relevant experience, and a portfolio of edited podcast episodes or audio samples. The recruitment team will review submissions and contact qualified applicants for virtual interviews.
Required Skills
- Podcast
- Editor