Salem Media Group · 9 hours ago
Post-Production Lead (Editor + Clip Director)
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expSalem Podcast Network, a division of Salem Media Group, is seeking a Lead Post-Production Editor to oversee the editing and clipping of podcast content. The role involves managing an offshore editing team, ensuring high-quality output, and developing effective editing standards and strategies for both long-form episodes and short-form clips.
PublishingDigital MediaMedia and EntertainmentBroadcastingContentOnline Portals
Responsibilities
Long-form episode editing standards (pacing, clarity, polish, consistency)
Short-form clipping strategy and execution (platform-native edits that feel current)
A repeatable clipping system: selecting moments, writing clip briefs, titles/hooks, subtitles standards
Managing offshore editors: QA, training, style guides, revisions, delivery deadlines
Collaboration with Social/Distribution lead to optimize content for organic performance
Maintaining an organized post pipeline (versioning, storage, exports, delivery formats)
Qualification
Required
5+ years editing in digital video (podcast/editorial content strongly preferred)
Strong instincts for storytelling, pacing, and comedic/dramatic timing
Demonstrated short-form performance sensibility (TikTok/Reels/Shorts/LinkedIn native)
Experience managing other editors (directly or functionally)
Proficiency in [Premiere / Resolve / Final Cut] + subtitle workflows
Preferred
Motion basics (simple text/graphics)
Thumbnail/title sensibility
Experience working with offshore teams or high-volume pipelines
Benefits
Comprehensive multi-platform solutions portfolio
Uncapped earning potential: competitive base + commission
Research and pre-sales support team
Career advancement opportunities
Award-winning "Great Place to Work" culture
Full benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO
Company
Salem Media Group
Salem Media Group is America’s leading radio broadcaster, Internet content provider, and magazine and book publisher
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$63.75MKey Investors
Siena Lending Group
2025-04-23Post Ipo Equity· $1.25M
2023-12-27Post Ipo Debt· $26M
2023-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $36.5M
Leadership Team
David P. Santrella
CEO
Linnae Young
Senior Vice President
Recent News
2026-01-16
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