PODCAST EDITOR

PODCAST EDITOR

Based in the heart of Shoreditch, we are an award winning digital content studio and media network who are currently on a quest to find a Podcast Editor to join our team at History Hit. History Hit is part of Little Dot Studios and is the UK’s biggest digital history brand - Is this your next opportunity?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual looking to start their career in the podcast industry. The Editor will be responsible for editing 3 to 5 audio/video podcast episodes per week, uploading podcasts, and collaborating with Producers and talent to create high-quality content.

Please note this is an entry-level role, perfect for someone with great audio/video editing skills and looking to kick start a career in podcasts - A passion for history is essential! PERKS OF THE JOB

We are proud to be an award winning, B Corp™ Certified workplace with employee wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. We offer hybrid and flexi-time working, mental health and wellbeing programmes, enhanced gender neutral parental leave, interest free financial support and a digital nomad policy that allows you to work from abroad in two one week blocks a year. Plus all the usuals such as pension contributions, annual leave and office perks like free lunches, socials, and health treatments!

HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Edit 3 to 5 podcast audio/video episodes a week with varying complexity, including SFX, music and archive for audio and video.
• Upload podcasts.
• Work with the Producers and talent to create the best possible content and episode descriptions.
• Contribute to new ideas, formats, talent and pilot.
• Help with consistently elevating the sound and appearance of our podcasts.
• Preparation and research for podcasts where necessary.
• To make show trails as and when needed.
• Desire to learn and take on feedback.
• Asset intake and delivery

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Skills matter, experience is useful, attitude is everything.

• Experience editing audio and video.
• Demonstrable enthusiasm for history.
• Able to troubleshoot and find solutions for technical issues.
• Excellent time keeping, communication skills and ability to stick to strict deadlines.
• Good people skill.
• Comfortable planning ahead and working independently.
• (Not required, but a plus): Awareness of how to use music and SFX libraries for audio and video production.
• (Not required, but a plus): Understanding of Adobe Suite including Adobe Audition, Photoshop and Premiere Pro, including knowledge of AI tools for editing.

LITTLE DOT, BIG HIT 🔥

History Hit is one of the UK’s biggest digital history brands, with a global reach, across podcasts, Video on Demand, social media and the web. Its podcast network, including Dan Snow’s History Hit, has millions of listens each month. Alongside History Hit, Little Dot Studios’ digital history brands form part of an integrated history offering and include Timeline, Real Royalty, Odyssey, War Stories and Absolute History, generating millions of video views a day globally across OTT and social video platforms including Samsung, Roku, TikTok and Instagram, with Timeline amassing over 5.5m subscribers on YouTube alone.

WE ARE COMMITTED

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace at Little Dot that reflects our diverse digital audiences and communities we work and live in. We are committed to ensuring every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and we strive to create an environment where differences are celebrated, and everyone has equal opportunity to thrive.

Learn more about us, our values and our commitments please visit our website for more information.