Video Editor

Audiochuck; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses

Benefits package

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Team events

Job summary

Audiochuck is seeking a detail-oriented Video Editor to join our Production team in Indianapolis, Indiana. You will edit recorded podcast episodes into polished, platform-ready video content, assembling footage per approved scripts and show formats with consistency in pacing and branding.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Film/Media or equivalent experience, strong proficiency in Avid Media Composer, and a track record in scripted non-fiction or documentary-style editing, delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent professional experience considered
• Experience editing scripted non-fiction or format-driven video content
• Experience in digital series, documentary, or structured non-fiction episodic environments preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Avid Media Composer
• Strong understanding of broadcast, streaming, and VOD technical specifications
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational discipline
• Ability to execute work within established creative and editorial frameworks
• Strong time management skills with ability to meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Editorial Execution: Edit episodes according to approved scripts and templates; maintain show style and pacing; ensure visual continuity and clean timelines; execute revisions efficiently
• Script & Visual Accuracy: Align edits with scripts and production notes; verify lower thirds, graphics, archival footage, and on-screen text; ensure visuals reflect scripted content; maintain internal consistency
• Technical Excellence: Deliver timelines ready for finishing; maintain track layouts and media organization; prepare sequences for final finishing; follow network specs and post-production workflows
• Quality Control: Perform internal checks before handoff; identify and correct issues such as flash frames, sync errors, and formatting inconsistencies; maintain version control and file integrity

Skills

Avid Media Composer

Attention to detail

Time management

Editorial discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree in Film, Media Production, Communications, or related field

Tools

Avid Media Composer

Job description

This is a full-time, in-person position located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

About Us

Audiochuck is a fast-growing, dynamic company driven by our mission to tell the right stories, in the right ways, for the right reasons. Our team is made up of immensely passionate people who love what we do and don't stop until we're proud. Excellence is required at Audiochuck. We have a responsibility and privilege to honor the voices of those whose stories we tell.

We approach our content with empathy, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Advocacy is an essential part of the Audiochuck culture as we strive to positively impact victims and their families through the use of our time, money, and resources.

Committed to developing our people and fostering a long-term team of talented media professionals, we are seeking a highly detail-oriented Video Editor to join our Production team. If you thrive within structured creative frameworks, take pride in precision, and enjoy producing polished content that aligns closely with established formats, Audiochuck may be a great fit for you.

About The Video Editor

The Video Editor is responsible for editing recorded podcast episodes into polished, platform-ready video content for digital distribution. This role assembles footage according to approved scripts and show formats, ensuring accurate pacing, clean cuts, visual continuity, and consistent branding across episodes.

Working within established templates and creative guidelines, the Video Editor maintains a consistent look and feel while delivering technically sound videos on deadline. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating within defined formats, values structure, and takes pride in producing clean, accurate edits that align precisely with production standards.

What You'll Do

Editorial Execution

• Edit episodes according to approved scripts, outlines, and established format templates
• Maintain strict adherence to show style, pacing, and structural standards
• Ensure visual continuity and clean timelines throughout the project lifecycle
• Execute revisions efficiently and accurately while maintaining project integrity

Script & Visual Accuracy

• Align edits precisely with approved scripts, narration, and production notes
• Confirm accuracy of lower thirds, graphics, archival footage, and on-screen text
• Ensure visual elements support and accurately reflect scripted content
• Cross-check factual elements and maintain internal consistency throughout each episode

Technical Excellence

• Deliver clean, organized timelines ready for finishing, color, and audio mix
• Maintain proper track layouts, labeling conventions, and media organization
• Prepare sequences for final finishing with minimal rework required
• Follow established network technical specifications, post-production workflows, and file standards

Quality Control

• Perform detailed internal quality control checks prior to handoff
• Identify and correct technical issues such as flash frames, sync errors, audio pops, incorrect graphics, or formatting inconsistencies
• Maintain version control, naming conventions, and file integrity across edits

What You Will Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's degree in Film, Media Production, Communications, or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered
• Demonstrated professional experience editing scripted non-fiction or format-driven video content
• Experience in digital series, documentary, or structured non-fiction episodic environments preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Avid Media Composer
• Strong understanding of broadcast, streaming, and VOD technical specifications
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational discipline
• Ability to execute work within established creative and editorial frameworks
• Strong time management skills with ability to meet tight deadlines

Preferred Experience

• Experience in documentary, true crime, or unscripted series with scripted narration
• Familiarity with network deliverables and post-production QC processes
• Working knowledge of shared storage and collaborative post-production environments
• Flexibility to work occasional evening hours or weekend shifts when production timelines require

What Audiochuck Will Bring to the Table

• Commitment to intentional leadership development
• Dedication to company culture and promoting mental health
• A talented, collaborative team passionate about storytelling and advocacy
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact content across multiple platforms
• Competitive base salary and bonus incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Team events and company-sponsored activities