Sound / Audio Editor at Mercor

Sound / Audio Editor | $45/hr | Remote Worldwide

We're seeking a skilled Audio Editor to craft clean, dynamic, and emotionally engaging sound for video content. You'll be responsible for making every video sound as good as it looks, working on projects ranging from 20-50 hours per week with the possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and mix dialogue, sound effects, and music for short and long-form video content
• Clean up raw audio by removing background noise, EQ voices, and balancing 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
• 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

Work Arrangement

• Remote and asynchronous - control your own schedule
• Project-based commitment: 20-50 hours per week
• Expected to run for several weeks with possibility of extension
• Independent contractor classification

About Mercor

Mercor is a talent marketplace connecting top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. Thousands of professionals across creativity, law, engineering, and research work on projects that help shape the frontier of AI.