Podcast Editor and Social Media VA

Job Summary: We're opening our doors to a skilled and detail-oriented Podcast Video Editor to fully own our weekly video podcast, from editing through to publishing. You'll edit full-length episodes, build engaging short-form clips, write show notes, and schedule content across our social media channels. Our podcast features senior leaders in a regulated professional industry, so accuracy, polish, and a professional creative style are essential. The person we need brings strong editing skills, a sharp eye for detail, and fresh ideas that help the show keep growing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit full-length video podcast episodes with Riverside and Descript
• Check and correct captions and transcripts for accuracy, including technical industry terminology
• Build short-form clips and highlights from each episode for social media
• Make episode thumbnails using existing tools and brand templates
• Write and post episode show notes in Buzzsprout, following the provided guidelines and AI-assisted workflows
• Queue and publish weekly posts across social media channels with Publer
• Set up and maintain consistent visual templates (colors, formats, layouts) so all episodes and clips look cohesive
• Deliver every episode asset on time each week, ahead of agreed deadlines
• Recommend creative improvements to clips, formats, and presentation to grow reach and engagement

Mandatory Skills:

• Proven experience editing long-form video podcasts or interview-style video content
• Hands-on experience creating short-form clips for YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, Instagram, or similar platforms
• Proficiency in Descript and/or Riverside (or strong experience with comparable editing tools)
• Excellent written English and a high level of accuracy in captions, transcripts, and show notes
• Ability to deliver content in a professional, polished style for a business audience
• Experience with social media scheduling tools such as Publer, Buffer, or similar
• Self-reliant, thorough, and steady
• Strong communication skills and the ability to meet weekly deadlines reliably

Preferred Skills:

• Experience using Buzzsprout or other podcast hosting platforms
• Familiarity with British English spelling and terminology
• Experience with content in property, construction, surveying, or other professional services industries
• Basic knowledge of SEO or digital marketing for podcast and video content
• Thumbnail and graphic design experience in Canva or similar tools
• Experience creating brand templates and visual guidelines for content
• Comfortable using AI tools to support content workflows

Why Join Us: Join a growing business that values quality, accuracy, and fresh creative ideas. You'll work on a professional podcast featuring respected industry leaders, with flexible working arrangements and room to influence how the show is presented. As the business expands, there are real opportunities to grow with it.