Podcast Video Editor

Job Summary:
We're on the hunt for a skilled and detail-oriented Podcast Video Editor to take full ownership of our weekly video podcast, from editing through publishing. You'll edit full-length episodes, create engaging short-form clips, write show notes, and schedule content across our social media channels. Our podcast features senior leaders in a regulated professional industry, so accuracy, polish, and a professional creative style are essential. The right person brings strong editing skills, a sharp eye for detail, and fresh ideas to keep the show growing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit full-length video podcast episodes in Riverside and Descript
• Check and correct captions and transcripts for accuracy, including technical industry terminology
• Produce short-form clips and highlights from each episode for social media
• Design episode thumbnails with existing tools and brand templates
• Write and publish episode show notes in Buzzsprout, following the provided guidelines and AI-assisted workflows
• Schedule and publish weekly posts across social media channels through Publer
• Build and maintain consistent visual templates (colors, formats, layouts) so every episode and clip looks cohesive
• Deliver all episode assets on time each week, ahead of agreed deadlines
• Suggest creative improvements to clips, formats, and presentation to grow reach and engagement

Mandatory Skills:

• Proven experience editing long-form video podcasts or interview-style video content
• Hands-on experience creating short-form clips for YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, Instagram, or similar platforms
• Proficiency in Descript and/or Riverside (or strong experience with comparable editing tools)
• Excellent written English with a high level of accuracy in captions, transcripts, and show notes
• Ability to produce content in a professional, polished style suited to a business audience
• Experience with social media scheduling tools such as Publer, Buffer, or similar
• Dependable, careful, and able to work unsupervised
• Strong communication skills and the ability to hit weekly deadlines consistently

Preferred Skills:

• Experience using Buzzsprout or other podcast hosting platforms
• Familiarity with British English spelling and terminology
• Experience with content in property, construction, surveying, or other professional services industries
• Basic knowledge of SEO or digital marketing for podcast and video content
• Thumbnail and graphic design experience using Canva or similar tools
• Experience creating brand templates and visual guidelines for content
• Comfortable using AI tools to support content workflows

Why Join Us:
Join a growing business that values quality, accuracy, and fresh creative ideas. You'll work on a professional podcast featuring respected industry leaders, with flexible working arrangements and room to shape how the show is presented. As the business grows, there are real opportunities to grow with us.