The Podglomerate LLC is hiring: Lead Editor in Stanford

Job Title: Lead Editor
Department: Production
Reports to: VP, Production Services
Revision Date: January 2025
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Pay Type: Salary
Classification: Exempt
Office Location: Remote

Company Overview

The Podglomerate is a leading firm for podcast production, marketing/audience development, and monetization. We bring curiosity to life through critically-acclaimed and award-winning podcasts ranging from narrative-driven stories and sound-rich dramas to branded series and interview shows. Since its start in 2015, The Podglomerate has grown to represent more than 70 podcasts accounting for more than 30 million monthly downloads, with our shows topping the podcast charts and receiving features on every major podcast distribution app with national coverage across print, digital, radio, and television.

Position Overview

This position is integral to the short & long-term success of The Podglomerate’s Production department. We are building an eclectic slate of new podcasts and we need a creative spirit with an ear for exciting sound design, concise storytelling, and a mind for efficient workflows.

In this position, you will be the lead editor on the production of multiple podcast audio and video episodes. This position will be focused on crafting and structuring various podcast episodes. The Lead Editor will work in tandem with the rest of the production team to keep a tight workflow and hit deadlines. They should want to thrive in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

Compensation

• Salary: target range of $70-85k/year, depending primarily on demonstrated success in the “Qualifications/Requirements” section below.
• Bonus: target 10% of salary, contingent upon a combination of (1) overall business performance, (2) department performance, (3) and individual performance.
• Phantom Equity; accrue “phantom equity points” in The Podglomerate LLC after 1 year of service.
• 401k Plan; employer gift of 3% of W2 compensation to employee, plus profit-sharing eligibility.
• 100% employer-sponsored premiums for employee:
  • Medical; Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield; PPO/HMO depending on employee legal residence.
  • Dental; Delta Dental
  • Vision; Delta Vision
  • Short-term disability; SunLife
  • Long-term disability; SunLife
  • Life Insurance; SunLife
• Additional perks: Biennial $600 technology stipend. $1,000 annual food & beverage reimbursement for industry events & networking
• Time off: Unlimited PTO, with manager approval
• Volunteer Days: one (1) per quarter

Should the employee wish to grow into a new role, there are a number of opportunities for growth and development.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead post-production on episodes from multiple ongoing projects, with an ear and eye towards story crafting, structure, and exciting sound design:
  • Set deadlines, clearly communicate those deadlines and keep the team on track
  • Edit episodes, with an ear and eye toward story crafting, structure, and exciting sound design.
    • Using: Adobe Audition, RX Plugins, Premiere Pro, Descript, Adobe Media Encoder
  • Ensure editorial, production, and technical quality of programming
  • Direct hosts and talent while providing guidance, support, and best practices to ensure a high quality final product will be produced
  • Select clips for audio and video sharing on social media platforms
  • Review episode transcripts for any errors or updates prior to publishing
  • Review and QC audio and video deliverables prior to publishing
  • Upload final deliverables to hosting platforms
  • Project-manage production schedules, workflow, roles, and responsibilities
• Work alongside multiple internal partners, stakeholders, executives, external partners and outside agencies
• Perpetually remain up-to-speed on the latest news in the entertainment, technology and podcasting space
• Work with the VP and Executive Producer to set editorial agendas and goals for shows.
• Manage a team of junior editors, guiding and supporting their growth, assessing their performance
• Help guide the pre-production process in collaboration with host, clients, and producers.

Qualifications/Requirements

• A demonstrated history of successfully-executing podcast production campaigns in the last 2 years
• 5+ years of experience as an editor in audio production
• Highly skilled at all aspects of editing from creative to technical
• Ability to communicate notes concisely and clearly
• Creative and motivated self-starter with a hands-on attitude
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners
• Skills in music and sound design editing
• Proficiency in current mixing standards
• Excellent writing, organizational and presentation skills
• Master knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
  • Premiere
  • Audition
  • Media Encoder
  • Photoshop (Intermediate level)
• Bonus:
  • Airtable organizational experience
  • Megaphone hosting experience
  • YouTube experience
  • Music creation skills

Special Requirements

• The employee may be required to report to a different local office as a normal, contemplated, and mandated incident of their employment
• Limited travel

Working Conditions

• Remote work – employee controls working environment
• Labor is akin to that of an “office environment”, with frequent, computer, mouse, keyboard use

To Apply

Please send a resume to listen [at] thepodglomerate.com to apply for this role. Please also write a few sentences about why you’re interested in the role and your qualifications.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive or exclusive. At any time, employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization and participate in additional trainings.

The Podglomerate LLC follows Equal Opportunity Employment Commission guidelines. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.