Podcast Video Editor

Remote Recruitment; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 246,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote Recruitment is seeking a Podcast Video Editor to produce complete long-form episodes and interviews. This fully remote role is based in South Africa, focusing on clean storytelling, consistent audio, and polished delivery.

You will organize footage, assemble episodes, synchronize audio, and ensure quality across all deliverables while meeting deadlines. A strong showreel and experience with long-form editing are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Showreel and examples of finished podcast or interview episodes.
• Practical experience editing long-form video and synchronising audio.
• Attention to pacing, audio quality, captions and continuity.
• Ability to manage large media files and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and communicate progress reliably.
• Reliable internet and a suitable remote-working space.

Responsibilities

• Organise supplied footage and audio into clearly labelled project files.
• Assemble long-form podcast episodes and interviews from approved briefs.
• Synchronise camera angles and audio tracks.
• Clean audio, balance levels and make appropriate cuts for flow and clarity.
• Add captions, titles and supplied visual assets where required.
• Export finished episodes to agreed specifications and complete quality checks.
• Incorporate feedback and retain organised project versions.

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Podcast Video Editor

Salary: R22,000 to R30,000 per month

Location: Fully remote, South Africa

Organisation: Remote Recruitment

Remote Recruitment is looking for a Podcast Video Editor to produce complete long-form episodes and interviews. This fully remote role is based in South Africa and focuses on clean storytelling, consistent audio and polished delivery.

What you will do

• Organise supplied footage and audio into clearly labelled project files.
• Assemble long-form podcast episodes and interviews from approved briefs.
• Synchronise camera angles and audio tracks.
• Clean audio, balance levels and make appropriate cuts for flow and clarity.
• Add captions, titles and supplied visual assets where required.
• Export finished episodes to agreed specifications and complete quality checks.
• Incorporate feedback and retain organised project versions.

What we are looking for

• An editing showreel and examples of finished podcast or interview episodes.
• Practical experience editing long-form video and synchronising audio.
• Attention to pacing, audio quality, captions and continuity.
• The ability to manage large media files and meet agreed delivery deadlines.
• The ability to work independently and communicate progress reliably.
• Reliable internet and a suitable remote-working space.

Nice to have

• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve or equivalent software.
• Experience editing multicamera interviews.

What is on offer

• Monthly remuneration of R22,000 to R30,000, depending on relevant skills and experience.
• A fully remote role based in South Africa.

Who can apply

Applicants based in South Africa who can demonstrate the relevant skills and experience and work effectively in a remote environment.