[Hiring] Audio Editor @Mercor Job at Mercor in Germany

Nov 05, 2025 - Mercor is hiring a remote Audio Editor. 💸 Salary: $45 per hour. 📍Location: USA.

Role Description

We’re looking for a skilledAudio Editorwho 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.

• Edit and mixdialogue, 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.
• AddSFX 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.

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 withAdobe Audition,Pro Tools,DaVinci Resolve Fairlight, or similar DAWs.
• A strong ear for detail, pacing, and emotion in sound.
• Understanding ofmusic licensing,sound libraries, andaudio effects.
• Bonus: experience designing audio for short-form, social, or branded content.

Requirements

• 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.

Company Description

• 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.