Podcast Editor

# ???? Podcast Editor – OWNR OPS Podcast (Upgrade to see actual info)

**Location:** Remote

**Type:** Contractor (Weekly)

**Compensation:** **$50 per episode** (1–2 episodes per week, with room to grow)

## **About the OWNR OPS Podcast**

The **OWNR OPS Podcast** delivers tactical, behind-the-scenes insights from real business operators scaling 7- and 8-figure companies. We spotlight the gritty, unfiltered details of what it takes to build a systems-driven business—shared by the founders, integrators, and operators doing it every day.

We're growing fast and need a **highly skilled Podcast Editor** who can keep us consistent, polished, and ahead of schedule. If you’re ready to join a team that runs with precision and Upgrade to see actual infontum—you’ll love this role.

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## ???? **The Role**

As our Podcast Editor, you’ll **work directly with our Podcast Manager** to ensure all episodes are delivered **1 month ahead of schedule**, fully edited, polished, and optimized for retention.

You’ll be responsible for:

- Editing each episode inside **Descript** (must be fluent in this tool)
- Structuring episodes according to our **signature format** (see below)
- Choosing the **most engaging Upgrade to see actual infont of the episode** to lead with
- Editing both **audio and video** for YouTube + Spotify
- Delivering a clean, consistent final product each week

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## ???? **Current Episode Format (Must Follow)**

Please watch this video to see our structure & style:

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Each episode should follow this format:

1. **Hook** (an engaging 10–30 second Upgrade to see actual infont from deep in the episode — to pull people in)
2. **Pre-Recorded Intro** (provided by the host, must be inserted after hook)
3. **Sponsorship Sound Bytes** (provided by us, **added at 3 slots throughout the episode**)
4. **Main Episode Content** (cleaned, structured, and tightened for clarity and flow)
5. **Outro (optional)**

We’ll provide the intro and sponsor files—you handle the rest.

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## ???? **What You’ll Be Doing (Weekly)**

- Editing **1–2 full podcast episodes per week**
- Episodes range from **60–75 minutes each**
- Finding the **best “hook”** to lead off the episode (this is key!)
- Adding in **pre-recorded intro and sponsorship sound bytes at points throughout**
- Removing filler words, long pauses, background noise, and crosstalk
- Editing for **flow, pacing, and clarity**
- Exporting final audio + video files for delivery (MP3/MP4)
- Coordinating with Podcast Manager to stay **4 weeks ahead of publishing schedule**

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## ? **Requirements**

- **Must be proficient in Descript** – this is our primary editing platform
- Proven experience editing **business or interview-style podcasts**
- Strong judgment for storytelling and pacing—especially finding the best hook
- **Proficient in both audio *and* video editing best practices**
- Audio: Clean sound, leveling, EQ, compression, transitions
- Video: Cutting, syncing, formatting for YouTube, pacing, basic titles/captions
- Familiar with YouTube formatting standards and retention best practices
- Great communicator and comfortable with remote tools (Slack, Notion, Drive)
- Highly organized and dependable with **consistent weekly delivery**

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## ???? **Compensation**

- **$50 per episode**
- 1–2 episodes per week (to start)
- Weekly pay
- Long-term potential + additional paid opportunities for reels, clips, and audiograms

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## ???? **How to Apply (Follow EXACT Instructions)**

To apply, email Upgrade to see actual info with the subject line:

**Podcast Editor Application – [Your Name]**

In the body of the email, include:

1. ? Confirm you watched our latest episode: Upgrade to see actual info
2. ???? **Write an editing script** for that episode:
- Specify *exact timecodes* for the **hook**, **intro**, and sponsorship insertions
- Include any other notes for improving flow or engagement
3. ???? **List 1–3 ways you’d improve our editing script** to increase retention & engagement
4. ???? **Links to 1–3 podcast episodes you’ve edited** (audio and/or video)
5. ???? What tools you use + your weekly availability

**Applications missing any of the above will not be considered.**

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We’re looking for someone dependable, detailed, and ready to grow with us.

If you want to **own your role** in a production machine that’s scaling fast—**we’d love to meet you.** ????????