Podcast Virtual Assistant

Job Summary:
We're now accepting applications for a skilled and detail-oriented Podcast Video Editor to take complete ownership of our weekly video podcast, from editing through to publishing. You'll edit full-length episodes, create compelling 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 a must. It suits someone who brings strong editing skills, a keen eye for detail, and fresh ideas that help the show keep growing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit full-length video podcast episodes in Riverside and Descript
• Review and fix 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 post episode show notes in Buzzsprout, following the provided guidelines and AI-assisted workflows
• Schedule and publish weekly posts across social media channels in Publer
• Create 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
• Recommend creative improvements to clips, formats, and presentation to widen reach and engagement

Mandatory Skills:

• Demonstrated experience editing long-form video podcasts or interview-style video content
• Direct experience producing 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 degree of accuracy in captions, transcripts, and show notes
• Ability to create content in a professional, polished style suited to a business audience
• Experience with social media scheduling tools such as Publer, Buffer, or similar
• Focused, dependable, and capable of working independently
• Strong communication skills and the ability to hit weekly deadlines consistently

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with 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 in 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 thinking. You'll work on a professional podcast featuring respected industry leaders, with flexible working arrangements and a say in how the show is presented. As the business grows, you'll have real opportunities to grow with us.