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Audio Editor
| Company | The Washington Post |
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| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
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| Salary | $97400 – $138000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- At least six years of audio journalism experience, preferably including some work in a daily news environment.
- Familiarity with Pro Tools or similar software.
- Proven ability to maintain open lines of communication and collaborate effectively under a tight production schedule.
Responsibilities
- Exercise keen news judgment in identifying stories, enterprise ideas and areas of ongoing coverage.
- Collaborate with show managers on the weekly programming schedule and on advance planning.
- Provide pitch feedback and take the lead on writing and structure revisions, as well as episode fact-checking.
- Deliver constructive and specific feedback under tight deadlines during tracking sessions and mix edits.
- Work closely with desk editors and reporters to help transform their reporting into an engrossing listening experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- A track record of editing episodes with a strong narrative structure, conversational writing/tracking and creative tape use.
- A willingness to work early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed.
