Sound / Audio Editor Job at Mercor, Los Angeles, CA

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  • Mercor
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Role Overview

We’re looking for a skilled Audio Editor who can make every video sound as good as it looks. You’ll be responsible for crafting clean, dynamic, and emotionally engaging sound — from mixing dialogue and music to adding the perfect sound effects and transitions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Edit and mix dialogue, sound effects, and music for short and long-form video content.

  • Clean up raw audio (remove background noise, EQ voices, balance levels).

  • Sync sound precisely with visuals and transitions for maximum impact.

  • Add SFX and ambient layers to enhance storytelling and realism.

  • Collaborate with video editors and producers to ensure cohesive sound design.

  • Maintain consistent loudness, tone, and quality across all content formats.

Ideal Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in audio editing, mixing, or sound design.

  • Degree in Audio Engineering, Music Production, Film/Media Production or similar preferred

  • Proficiency with Adobe Audition , Pro Tools , DaVinci Resolve Fairlight , or similar DAWs.

  • A strong ear for detail, pacing, and emotion in sound.

  • Understanding of music licensing , sound libraries , and audio effects .

  • Bonus: experience designing audio for short-form, social, or branded content.

More About the Opportunity

  • Remote and asynchronous - control your own schedule

  • Expected commitment: project-based, 20 to 50 hours per week

  • This project is expected to run for several weeks with possibility of further extension

Compensation & Contract Terms

  • You will be paid an hourly rate of $45 per hour for this project

  • You’ll be classified as an independent contractor

About Mercor

  • Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations

  • Thousands of professionals across domains including creativity, law, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on projects that help shape the frontier of AI

Job Tags

Remote job, Hourly pay, Contract work, For contractors,

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