Podcast Editor & Virtual Assistant with Operational Expertise

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented VA / Podcast Editor to manage the post-production of The Author’s Edge podcast. The ideal candidate will ensure our episodes are polished, SEO-optimized, and seamlessly scheduled for publication. This role requires technical expertise in podcast editing, content optimization, and platform management.

Responsibilities:
Podcast Editing:
- Download raw podcast recordings from Squadcast.
- Edit episodes in Descript, ensuring high-quality audio and clarity.
- Add intros, outros, and music (as provided) to create a cohesive listening experience.
- Remove filler words, excessive pauses, and background noise while maintaining a natural flow.

Content Optimization:
- Create SEO-friendly episode titles and page descriptions.
- Write engaging, YouTube-style show notes summarizing the episode's content, key takeaways, and guest information.
- Experience in video editing for podcasts repurposed on YouTube, and shorts on other socials.
- Knowledge of social media marketing or podcast promotion strategies.

Episode Management:
- Schedule episodes for release across podcast platforms (e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify) and YouTube.
- Ensure all metadata, descriptions, and tags are properly completed for each platform.

Quality Assurance + Operations:
- Review edited episodes for consistency and adherence to brand tone and style.
- Monitor episode performance metrics and recommend improvements.
- Knowledge of Google Suit for scheduling, spreadsheets, and docs
- Strong time management skills
- Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
-- Knowledge of Canva for light design tasks

ABOUT YOU:
To succeed in this role, you must be:
- A proactive self-starter who can get things done with little guidance
- High level of personal accountability
- Super detail-oriented (Can you find the typo in this description?)
- A great communicator, especially with email and messaging with clients and colleagues
- Fast on implementation and a natural problem-solver
- Someone who makes everything happen, and for the better
- a Reader. You’ll be happier working with me if you like reading books. Any genre.
** You are also attuned to a mix of pop culture that spans both classic and current references, particularly those that evoke clever wit, empowerment, authenticity, and resilience. For example, American entertainment and colloquialisms, Taylor Swift and Beyonce, and pop culture icons and moments that serve as shorthand for big ideas, while also helping to keep things fun, relatable, and real.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit your portfolio, or examples of podcasts you’ve worked on, along with a brief introduction about why you’re a good fit for this role. If this role sounds like a fit for you, please complete this Google Form at https://forms.gle/Ku1FzrUZxXn3ryg5A and email me at lane.allison@gmail.com with the subject line: “I’m your Amazing Podcast VA.” In your first paragraph, tell me why you’re the perfect fit for this position.

Look for a response within 48 hours of applying. I’m excited to meet you!