Audio Post Production Editor

Career Guide
An Audio Post Production Editor prepares, edits, and mixes recorded sound after filming or recording is complete. The goal is clean, consistent audio that supports the story, meets technical delivery standards, and translates well across speakers, headphones, and broadcast platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Import and organize audio assets
  • Sync audio to picture
  • Edit dialogue for clarity and timing
  • Remove noise and unwanted sounds
  • Assemble sound effects layers
  • Edit and place ambience tracks
  • Support music editing and placement
  • Mix dialogue, music, and effects
  • Match audio levels across scenes
  • Apply equalization and dynamics processing
  • Create and manage audio stems
  • Prepare deliverables to platform specifications
  • Collaborate with directors and producers on creative notes
  • Maintain session documentation and version control
  • Troubleshoot audio issues during review cycles

Top Skills for Success

Critical Listening
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Client Communication
Storytelling Sensibility
Audio Editing
Dialogue Editing
Sound Design
Mixing
Noise Reduction
Loudness Standards
File Management
Session Organization
Quality Control
Digital Audio Workstations

Career Progression

Can Lead To
Lead Audio Editor
Re Recording Mixer
Supervising Sound Editor
Sound Designer
Audio Post Production Supervisor
Transition Opportunities
Podcast Producer
Music Producer
Broadcast Audio Engineer
Game Audio Designer
Content Operations Specialist

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills
Delivery SpecificationsLoudness ComplianceDialogue RepairMix TranslationVersion ManagementFeedback WorkflowRemote Collaboration
Development SuggestionsBuild a repeatable workflow template for sessions and deliverables. Practice mixing on multiple playback systems, and create a checklist for loudness, peaks, and exports. Seek feedback from mixers and supervising editors, then refine your reel to show before and after improvements.

Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range
Entry LevelUSD 40,000 to 60,000
Mid LevelUSD 60,000 to 90,000
Senior LevelUSD 90,000 to 140,000
Growth Trend
Steady demand, driven by streaming, podcasts, advertising, and games. Competition is strong, and hiring often favors editors with a strong reel, fast turnaround, and reliable remote workflow.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers
NetflixDisneyWarner BrosAmazon MGM StudiosAppleSpotifyiHeartMediaNPRBoseElectronic Arts
Industry Sectors
Film and TelevisionStreaming MediaAdvertising and MarketingPodcastingGamingBroadcast NewsCorporate Media ProductionE Learning

Recommended Next Steps

1
Create a focused reel with dialogue edit, sound design, and final mix examples
2
Standardize your session structure and naming conventions
3
Learn common loudness targets used for streaming and broadcast
4
Practice advanced dialogue cleanup techniques using real world recordings
5
Build a checklist for stems, mixes, and final exports
6
Join local post production groups and attend sound meetups
7
Apply for assistant roles at post houses to increase credit volume
8
Offer short turnaround editing services to agencies and podcast teams to build steady work