Junior Video & Audio Editor

About Quill:

Quill is a growing startup in the podcast industry. We offer full-service podcast production and marketing services and work with a wide range of branded podcasts. We’ve had the privilege of working with leading organizations such as BlackRock, Paramount, CIBC, Walmart, PwC, SickKids Foundation, Expedia, and Microsoft, among others.

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About the role:

In this role, you will primarily be working with our full-service podcasting clients editing podcasts in a remote first environment. You’ll be responsible for working with our internal team and clients throughout the editing process and providing polished finished products on a wide range of corporate and indie podcasts. This role requires strong technical expertise, a meticulous eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. You’ll collaborate closely with producers, project managers, and clients to deliver polished, on-brand content that engages audiences and reflects our reputation for excellence. You will report directly to our Post Production Manager.

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Responsibilities:

• Video and audio editing of a variety of podcasts at different stages (content and assembly cuts, rough cuts, final masters) to ensure a polished final product
• Identifying technical issues in audio and video and flagging/identifying how to correct them
• Adhering to and maintaining established workflows and post-production processes both internally and in relation to client deadlines
• Working with producers, project managers, creative professionals and clients directly to effectively produce and tell stories through podcasts
• Being comfortable producing content in various formats for multiple platforms (i.e. social media, audiograms, YouTube podcasts)
• Acting as a technician on remote recordings: Helping clients set up their microphones and webcams, guiding them through use of our remote recording softwares, monitoring video audio throughout recording sessions and ensuring smooth upload of files; overall creating a professional, comfortable, and seamless experience for clients.

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Skills and experience:

• Well developed audio and video editing skills including editing, mixing, mastering, basic motion graphics and basic colour correction skills
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite; primarily Premiere Pro, Audition and After Effects
• Baseline knowledge of technical audio best practices and standards including recording software, recording hardware such as microphones, headphones and more.
• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and storytelling skills; 
  
  • Is able to effectively condense and optimize 60-minutes of recorded content into an engaging 20-30 minutes while maintaining the core messaging
• A willingness to learn the podcasting industry landscape
• Excellent time management and communication skills

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Bonus points if you:

• Have skills in additional Adobe Creative Suite programs such as InDesign or other editing softwares such as DaVinci Resolve, ProTools etc.
• Have general knowledge of music licensing laws and different music licensing platforms
• Have worked in a 100% remote environment before
• Have experience in podcasting and keep a pulse on emerging media trends
• Have experience working with corporate clients directly
• Can speak more than one language
• Love dogs and all furry creatures

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Salary:

$45,000–$50,000

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What we offer:

• Health and dental benefits
• 100% remote work policy (although EST, MST or PST are preferred as you must be able to work around client schedules)
• Two (2) week shut down around end of year holidays and one (1) week in the summer in addition to your allotted vacation
• We happily provide or reimburse software you’ll need including Adobe CC access and provide a technical stipend for laptop purchase or upgrade
• Attendance at our team retreat (this year we are going to PEI!)

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General hiring process overview:

• Preliminary interview with post production manager
• A short take home editing assessment 
• Secondary interview with additional team members
• Final offer