Activate Talent

Podcast QA Specialist

  • Activate Talent
  • Remote Philippines
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Job Description

We’re seeking a detail-obsessed Podcast QA Specialist to be the final checkpoint before our episodes go live. You’ll ensure every podcast is polished, seamless, and ready for publication — acting as the last line of defense for audio and video quality.

What You’ll Do:

  • Review multiple edited versions of podcast episodes (audio & video)
  • Identify and flag technical issues such as:
    • Harsh cuts or jump edits
    • Audio gating issues, distortion, clipping, or unnatural silence
    • Sync problems between audio and video
    • Lighting, color, or visual inconsistencies
  • Track and document all errors clearly across versions
  • Provide structured, time-stamped feedback for editors
  • Compare iterations to ensure corrections are implemented
  • Ensure only near-final, clean versions move to final review

Key Traits:

  • Maniacal attention to detail
  • Highly focused and patient for long-form content review
  • Process-driven and consistent
  • Clear communicator — flagging issues without rewriting content

Success Looks Like:

  • Catching 95%+ of technical/audio/visual issues before final review
  • Reducing multiple review rounds
  • Delivering clean, well-documented feedback that speeds up publishing

Requirements

  • Exceptional attention to detail (borderline obsessive in the best way)
  • Strong English skills (spoken & written)
  • Experience reviewing audio/video content (podcasts, YouTube, media production, etc.)
  • Ability to spot subtle inconsistencies in sound, visuals, and pacing
  • Organized approach to tracking feedback across versions
  • Comfortable working independently and upholding high standards

Nice to Have:

  • Background in video editing, audio engineering, or post-production
  • Familiarity with tools like Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Descript, etc.
  • Experience with content teams or production