Post-Production Lead (Editor + Clip Director)

Salem Media Group, Inc

20d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Salem Podcast Network, a division of Salem Media, offers an exceptional opportunity for Lead Post-Production Editor. This is the creative engine role. We need an editor who can turn great recordings into content that wins—clean long-form episodes and short-form clips that drive growth. You’ll personally handle key edits and, just as importantly, you’ll lead and level-up an offshore editing team with clear standards, fast feedback loops, and high output.
We’re looking for someone who is both a craftsman and a systems thinker.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Motion basics (simple text/graphics)
• Thumbnail/title sensibility
• Experience working with offshore teams or high-volume pipelines

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)

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed