Audio/Video Editor, Podcasts

$60,000 - $75,000/Yr

Sinclair & Co. - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

101-250 employees

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

Sinclair, Inc. is seeking an Audio/Video Editor to enhance its expanding podcast portfolio. This role is pivotal in creating multi-channel programming that showcases the company's diverse content. The ideal candidate will possess a versatile production background and a strong passion for digital content, particularly in the realm of podcasts. Applicants should have a proven track record in both short and long-form video production, as well as audio content editing and sound design. A comprehensive understanding of the entire production process, from conceptualization to execution, is essential. Experience with social media platforms and YouTube, especially in the sports domain, is highly desirable. Candidates are encouraged to submit samples of their editing work with their applications. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-departmental teams to shape the overall aesthetic and auditory experience of Sinclair's podcast offerings. You will be responsible for developing technical setups that include both audio and video hardware and software, whether in-person or virtually. Your duties will also involve engineering and recording content, capturing and organizing media efficiently, and crafting visual elements such as graphics and title cards while executing sound design across various shows. You will assemble all episode components, mix them cohesively, and master full episodes to completion. Additionally, you will create workflows to enhance production efficiency and educate both internal and external teams on best practices. Collaboration with social and marketing teams will be crucial as you create episode cutdowns for promotional purposes across linear, social, and digital channels. You will make informed editorial decisions regarding content, episode length, and metadata to optimize shows for maximum audience growth. Executing sponsorship elements in accordance with campaign requirements and uploading episodes to audio and video hosting platforms will also be part of your responsibilities. You will input metadata and schedule publishing while optimizing video versions of podcasts for distribution across various channels. Furthermore, you will assist in operating and maintaining the podcast studio space in Los Angeles and stay updated with the latest trends, software, and analytics to drive innovative content creation. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-department teams to shape the overall look and sound of Sinclair's podcast portfolio.
• Develop technical setups, including audio and video hardware and software, both in-person and virtually.
• Engineer and record content both in-person and virtually, capturing and organizing media efficiently.
• Craft visual elements such as graphics, templates, and title cards, and execute sound design across various shows.
• Assemble all episode elements, mix them cohesively, and master full episodes to completion.
• Create a workflow to ensure production efficiency and educate internal and external teams on best practices.
• Work collaboratively with social and marketing teams to create episode cutdowns for promotion across linear, social, and other digital channels.
• Make informed editorial decisions around content, episode length, and metadata to optimize shows for maximum audience growth.
• Execute sponsorship elements, adhering to campaign requirements.
• Upload episodes to audio and video hosting platforms, input metadata, and schedule publishing.
• Optimize video versions of podcasts for distribution across linear, FAST, and other channels.
• Assist in operating and maintaining the podcast studio space in Los Angeles.
• Keep up with the latest trends, software, and analytics to make informed editorial decisions and drive innovative content creation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of high-level audio and video production experience.
• Highly skilled in both video and audio editing software, particularly Adobe Creative Suite.
• Understanding of both in-person and remote studio setups, including cameras, lighting, and microphones, with the ability to set up and troubleshoot.
• Adept at remote recording software such as Riverside, Squadcast, and Streamyard, as well as publishing platforms like Megaphone and YouTube.
• An eye for quality content, with an understanding of what performs well across various channels.
• Strong collaborator and team player with a dedicated work ethic and dependability.
• Effective communicator, extremely well organized, and able to work efficiently against multiple deadlines.
• Consistently maintain a professional demeanor and comfortable interacting with high-level talent and celebrities.
• Flexibility to travel and work nights and/or weekends as projects require.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with social media platforms and YouTube, particularly in sports.

Benefits

• Participation in a retirement plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Sick leave
• Vacation time
• Personal time
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan