Category: Broadcasting/Radio/Podcasts

About SoundCheck Mag
SoundCheck Mag is an independent, photo-first music publication dedicated to documenting the artists, performances, and creative moments shaping today’s music landscape. Through concert photography, long-form interviews, and editorial storytelling, SoundCheck captures music as it exists in real time, preserving both the performance and the perspective behind it.
Founded with a focus on intentional coverage and artistic integrity, SoundCheck prioritizes depth over volume. Each feature, gallery, and interview is approached as part of a growing archival record, not just momentary coverage. Our work spans emerging artists and established acts alike, with an emphasis on authenticity, visual storytelling, and editorial permanence.
As SoundCheck continues expanding its interview and multimedia presence, video has become a critical extension of our editorial voice. Our goal is to create structured, accessible interview content that allows audiences to engage directly with artists’ stories, creative processes, and lived experiences.
SoundCheck Mag operates as an independent publication, building a long-term media archive through thoughtful documentation, consistent editorial standards, and collaboration with contributors who value precision, reliability, and creative respect.
Role Overview
The Video Editor will primarily edit long-form interview footage, focusing on refining conversations for clarity, pacing, and continuity. This role centers on cleaning and structuring interview content rather than heavy visual effects or motion graphics.
This is a project-based contract role with consistent opportunities as interview volume grows.
Core Responsibilities
• Edit long-form interview footage for clarity and continuity
• Remove filler words, pauses, false starts, and audio distractions
• Trim and structure conversations to maintain natural pacing
• Insert SoundCheck intro and outro cards
• Perform basic audio leveling and cleanup
• Export final video files in platform-ready formats
• Create YouTube chapter markers with timestamped segments aligned to interview topics
Secondary Responsibilities (Optional Add-Ons)
• Create short promotional clips from interview content
• Format clips for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels
• Resize and export content to vertical platform specifications
• Provide YouTube publishing support when requested
This role does not require motion graphics, visual effects, or complex stylistic editing.
Software Requirements
Editors must use one of the following professional editing platforms:
• Final Cut Pro
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• CapCut (Desktop Version)

iMovie and Premiere Rush are not permitted due to export and workflow limitations.
Editors must have their own software subscriptions or licensed applications. SoundCheck Mag does not provide or reimburse software, subscription, or licensing costs.
Turnaround Expectations
Editors are expected to deliver completed interview edits, including chapter markers, within five (5) days of receiving raw footage and assignment confirmation.
Clear and timely communication is required if timeline adjustments are needed.
Compensation
This is a contract, project-based role. Compensation is based on the final edited video runtime, not raw footage length.
Long-Form Interview Edits
• $40 for final videos between 25–30 minutes
• $25 for final videos between 15–25 minutes
• $15 for final videos between 3–10 minutes
• Videos exceeding 30 minutes will be compensated at an additional $2 per minute beyond 30 minutes
• Maximum compensation for long-form interview edits is capped at $80 per video
Compensation includes:
• Removal of filler words, pauses, and audio distractions
• Basic audio leveling and cleanup
• Insertion of SoundCheck intro and outro cards
• Exporting final video files in platform-ready formats
Editors must not alter interview structure beyond cleanup and continuity unless specifically requested.
YouTube Chapter Markers (Required Add-On)
• $5 per video
• Includes timestamped chapter markers aligned to interview topics
• Chapters must be clearly labeled and formatted for YouTube navigation
Podcast Audio Export (Required Add-On)
• $5 per video for edited audio export suitable for podcast distribution
• Includes cleaned and leveled audio exported as a high-quality .WAV or .MP3 file
• Audio must match the final edited interview structure
• Removal of filler words, pauses, and audio distractions must remain consistent with the final video edit
Short-Form Promotional Clips (Optional Add-On)
• $10 per clip for videos between 15 seconds and 3 minutes
• Intended for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, or Instagram Reels
• Includes formatting and export to vertical platform specifications
YouTube Publishing Support (Optional Add-On)
• $15 per video for YouTube packaging support, including:
• YouTube title
• Video description
• Thumbnail text recommendation
To Apply Include:
**Cover Letter (Required) - **Your cover letter must include:
• Brief introduction
• Relevant video editing experience
• Editing software used (Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, or CapCut Desktop)
• Typical turnaround time for interview edits
• One (1) to two (2) direct links to your portfolio or video samples
Portfolio links must be submitted as active URLs. Portfolios not submitted as a direct link will not be reviewed.
**Resume (Required) - **Your resume must include video editing experience.
• Experience does not need to be from W2 or contract roles
• However, your resume must clearly describe video editing work performed, including projects completed, responsibilities, and tools used
• If experience comes from a personal YouTube channel or independent projects, your resume must include details about editing tasks performed and the scope of work
Portfolio (Required)
• Portfolios must be submitted as direct links (YouTube, Vimeo, personal website, etc.)
• Ideal portfolios include long-form interviews, podcast video edits, dialogue-driven content, or personal YouTube channels featuring narrative videos exceeding 15 minutes in length
Applications without a cover letter, resume, and portfolio links will not be considered.
Contractor Requirements And Trial Project
Editors selected for contract work will be required to complete a W-9 form prior to receiving payment.
SoundCheck Mag will issue a Form 1099-NEC to any contractor who is compensated $600 or more within a calendar year, in accordance with U.S. tax regulations.
The W-9 form requires the contractor’s full legal name, Social Security Number (SSN), and mailing address. This information is required for tax reporting purposes and will be handled securely and confidentially.
SoundCheck Mag may request completion of a paid trial project prior to extending ongoing contract work. This trial project will be compensated according to the same compensation structure outlined above. Completion of a trial project does not guarantee ongoing work but is used to evaluate fit, workflow, and editing quality.
Contractor Classification And Payment Structure
This is an independent contractor role. Compensation is provided on a per-project basis only, according to the compensation structure outlined above.
This role is not hourly and does not include hourly wages, salary, overtime, or guaranteed volume of work.
As an independent contractor, editors are not eligible for employee benefits, including but not limited to health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, unemployment insurance, or workers’ compensation coverage.
SoundCheck Mag does not provide insurance coverage, equipment, software, or operational expenses. Contractors are responsible for their own tools, software, taxes, and business expenses.
Contractors will be required to submit a completed W-9 form prior to receiving payment. SoundCheck Mag will issue a Form 1099-NEC to any contractor compensated $600 or more within a calendar year, in accordance with U.S. tax regulations.
Invoicing And Payment Requirements
Contractors are required to submit an invoice for each completed project prior to receiving payment.
Invoices must include:
• Invoice number (unique identifier assigned by the contractor)
• Contractor’s full legal name
• Mailing address
• Email address & PayPal Email
• Date of invoice
• Description of services performed
• Project deliverables completed
• Total amount due
Payment will be issued only after deliverables have been received, reviewed, and approved, and a valid invoice has been submitted.
SoundCheck Mag reserves the right to request corrections to invoices that are incomplete, missing required information, or inaccurate prior to issuing payment.
Invoices must be submitted within 30 days of project completion.
Contractors are responsible for maintaining their own financial records and complying with all applicable tax reporting requirements.
Equal Opportunity And Non-Discrimination Policy
SoundCheck Mag is an equal opportunity organization. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and contractors and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic under applicable law.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion or creed, sex, gender, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, family or parental status, victim status (including domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking), hair type or texture, and protective hairstyles.
All hiring and contracting decisions are based solely on qualifications, experience, reliability, professionalism, and alignment with SoundCheck Mag’s operational and editorial needs.
Independent Contractor Relationship
Nothing in this agreement or role description shall be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, partnership, or joint venture. Contractors operate as independent entities and retain control over their work methods, tools, and workflow, subject to project requirements and deadlines.
Ownership And Work Product
All edited video, audio, and related deliverables created for SoundCheck Mag are considered work-for-hire and become the sole property of SoundCheck Mag upon payment.
Contractors may include completed work in their portfolio for self-promotional purposes but may not sell, license, distribute, or otherwise use SoundCheck Mag content without written permission.
Confidentiality
Contractors may receive access to unpublished interviews, media, or internal information. Contractors agree not to share, distribute, or disclose unpublished materials or confidential information without prior written authorization.