Hybrid DC Podcast Engineer: Premium Audio Production

War On The Rocks Media LLC; Washington; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully covered health benefits

Generous vacation policy

Job summary

War on the Rocks is seeking a Podcast Engineer to join our team and ensure high production standards across our growing slate of shows. The role encompasses the technical execution from recording through publication, collaborating with hosts, editors, and guests to deliver polished episodes on deadline.

The successful candidate will apply advanced audio processing, manage intros/outros, sponsor messages, and ensure licensing compliance while staying current with industry trends, tools, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in audio engineering, podcast production, or broadcast media.

Responsibilities

• Edit and mix podcast episodes for clarity, consistency, and pacing, ensuring professional broadcast-quality sound.
• Apply audio processing (EQ, compression, noise reduction, leveling) to optimize recordings.
• Integrate intros, outros, sponsor messages, and music into final episodes.
• Deliver mastered audio files that meet publishing deadlines and technical standards.
• Maintain and refine workflows to improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability across multiple shows.
• Listen critically to recordings and edits to ensure episodes flow smoothly in substance and tone — not just technically — so that conversations sound natural, engaging, and coherent.
• Advise hosts and guests on best practices for microphones, recording environments, and remote setups.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and intellectual property requirements for music and audio assets.
• Stay current with audio production tools, techniques, and industry trends.

Skills

Audio engineering

Podcast production

Broadcast media

DAW proficiency

Remote recording platforms

Attention to detail

Communication and collaboration

Tools

Adobe Audition

Pro Tools

Reaper

Logic Pro

SquadCast

Job description

War on the Rocks is seeking a Podcast Engineer to join our team and ensure high production standards across our growing slate of shows. The role encompasses the technical execution from recording through publication, collaborating with hosts, editors, and guests to deliver polished episodes on deadline.

The successful candidate will apply advanced audio processing, manage intros/outros, sponsor messages, and ensure licensing compliance while staying current with industry trends, tools, and