🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R33,300 – R33,300 ZAR. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Podcast Editor (Audio & Video)

Location:Remote (South Africa)Hours:Full-Time, US Business HoursStart:Mid-August

About the Role

We're looking for an experiencedPodcast Editorto own our end-to-end audio and video production. You'll edit premium long-form podcasts for clients across industries, delivering broadcast-quality content while preserving the natural flow of every conversation.

This is ahuman-first editing role. We use AI to support workflows—not to replace editorial judgment. Your goal is to ensure every episode matches the founder's high production standards.

What You'll Do
* Edit and master long-form podcast audio to broadcast quality.
* Clean conversations while maintaining natural pacing and authenticity.
* Edit multi-camera video episodes and create engaging short-form clips for social media.
* Organize media assets and manage production deadlines.
* Use AI tools to improve efficiency while manually reviewing all final edits.

What We're Looking For
* 4+ years of professional podcast or long-form audio editing experience.
* Strong audio engineering skills (EQ, compression, mixing, mastering).
* Proficiency with DAWs (Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, Reaper) and video editing software (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut).
* Excellent editorial judgment and attention to detail.
* Reliable remote setup with strong English communication skills.
This is an opportunity to join a premium podcast production company where quality, storytelling, and craftsmanship come before automation.

Tips for South African Applicants

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Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

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Salary in Context

At R33,300/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,800/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

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Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 767 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →