Podcast Editor

Overview: The Podcast Editor supports the production and post-processing of TROA's official podcast series, Ravens' Whispers of the Nine Realms. This role helps turn raw recordings into polished, clear, and mission-aligned podcast episodes that reflect TROA's storytelling tone, community values, and mental health advocacy focus. The Podcast Editor is responsible for editing episode audio, improving sound quality, supporting episode flow, and preparing final files for review and publishing. This role works closely with the podcast host, Podcast Support Specialist, Podcast Graphic Designer, and communications team to ensure each episode is handled with care, consistency, and professionalism. Primary Responsibilities:

• * Edit raw podcast recordings into polished, listener-ready episodes.
• Remove unnecessary pauses, background noises, repeated sections, technical interruptions, or major distractions where appropriate
• Improve audio clarity, pacing, volume balance and overall listening quality.
• Add approved intro, outro, music, transitions, credits, or other audio branding as needed.
• Collaborate with the host and guests to preserve the intended tone, message, and emotional impact of each episode.
• Prepare final audio/video files for internal review before publishing.
• Make reasonable revisions based on feedback from the communications team.
• Communicate editing needs, missing files, concerns, or production delays to the appropriate team member
• Maintain organized episode files in approved TROA folders
• Follow TROA's confidentiality, content review, and approval standards
• Provide input on episode flow, quality, topic development and creative direction when appropriate.
• Preferred Skills / Qualities:
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• Experience with audio editing tools (Audacity, Adobe Audition, etc.).
• Understanding of pacing, clarity, and audio storytelling and listener experience.
• Creative mindset with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organization.
• Ability to Edit with sensitivity
• Reliable communication and follow-through
• Ability to meet production timelines during active podcast weeks.
• Comfortable receiving feedback and making revisions
• Organized with digital files, folders, and episode assets
• Respect for confidentiality and internal review process.
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• Helpful Experience Experience with podcast editing, audio cleanup, nonprofit storytelling, gaming content, interviews, YouTube audio, livestream audio, or community-based media is helpful Schedule and Time Commitment This is an as-needed volunteer role based on TROA's podcast production schedule. Podcast episodes are generally scheduled approximately once every two weeks, though timing may vary depending on organizational needs, guest availability, and production timelines. The Podcast Editor should be available during active production periods to edit recordings, make revisions, prepare final files, and communicate with the podcast team. Estimated time commitment is approximately 3-6 hours during production weeks, depending on episode length, audio quality, revision needs, and production deadlines. Non-production weeks may involve minimal tasks, meeting attendance, or occasional planning. Attendance at TROA’s weekly Tuesday division meeting at 8:00 PM EST is expected for all volunteers within the organization. This is a fully remote, unpaid volunteer position. Applicants should currently reside in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, or a European Union member state.