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The Dispatch

Podcast & Video Editor

The Dispatch, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Base pay range $65,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

About The Dispatch: At a time of growing industry uncertainty and an alarming erosion of civic discourse, The Dispatch stands out as a platform for thoughtful coverage, respectful dialogue, and a wildly engaged community of paying members. We bring a perspective—we’re right‑of‑center—but we’re fiercely independent, standing apart from media outlets increasingly engaged in partisan boosterism. Started in 2019 by Steve Hayes, the editor‑in‑chief of The Weekly Standard, and Jonah Goldberg, editor at National Review, The Dispatch has filled a valuable gap in the media ecosystem as captured by articles in the New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Atlantic, and other publications.

Role Overview We’re looking for a skilled Podcast & Video Editor who can take our audio and video production to the next level. The ideal candidate is an audio engineer by training who’s also comfortable editing video interviews and producing YouTube content with a polished, professional feel. You’ll begin by enhancing our existing podcasts, then help create new, ambitious multimedia projects. You’re passionate about transforming raw material into compelling content that captures audience attention, with both the technical expertise to elevate sound design and the visual sense to make YouTube videos stand out. You also excel at interpersonal communication, working diplomatically with collaborators at all levels in fast‑paced recording environments.

Responsibilities

Edit and mix podcast episodes across multiple shows to professional broadcast standards

Perform full‑service post‑production: EQ, compression, noise reduction, leveling, and mastering

Incorporate creative sound‑design elements such as music beds and transitions

Provide technical support for occasional live recording events in audio & video

Coordinate with hosts and producers to ensure consistent audio quality across remote recordings (Riverside, local tracks, etc.)

Produce and direct podcast recordings as necessary

Edit audio podcasts and videos for multiple distribution platforms

Enhance visual presentation: multicam switching, speaker close‑ups, color balance

Add branding elements to videos (intro/outro, lower‑thirds, captions)

Develop and maintain a consistent visual style guide for video podcasts

Create highlight clips and short‑form content optimized for social media discovery

Publish podcasts and videos to all necessary platforms

Maintain organized project files and publishing workflows

Establish production templates and standards for future shows

Collaborate on new show development and format experimentation

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in podcast or broadcast audio production

Expert level proficiency in at least one DAW (Pro Tools, Audition, Logic, or Reaper)

Strong video editing skills in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve

Portfolio demonstrating broadcast‑quality audio mixes and polished video content

Experience with remote recording platforms, such as Riverside, and multicam editing

Strong eye for visual presentation and pacing in interview‑based video

Knowledge of professional audio and video equipment

Understanding of best practices for podcast and video production

Self‑directed work style with excellent communication skills

Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment

Bonus Skills

Experience with motion graphics or animation (After Effects, Motion)

Knowledge of podcast hosting platforms and distribution workflows

Experience with Descript

Background in news podcasting and journalism

To Apply

Resume

Portfolio or links to 2‑3 projects showcasing your audio mixing and video editing work, describing what you did in each sample

Brief cover letter explaining your interest in The Dispatch and this role

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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