Assistant Podcast Editor (Volunteer)

Mentor A Promise is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth (ages 5–18) experiencing housing instability, grounded in the belief that every child is a Promise—full of potential, dignity, and possibility. We deliver consistent, high-quality programming across mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, and creative expression in shelters, schools, and community spaces, creating structured environments where students can grow, be seen, and build lasting skills. Through signature experiences like The Imagination Studio, The Kitchen Table, The Sound Lab, and The Story Space, we nurture academic development, emotional well-being, and creative voice, all within a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and accessibility-centered framework. Our work prioritizes dignity-protective storytelling, consent-driven engagement, and deep community partnership, ensuring that how we serve is as intentional as whom we serve. We are not only addressing immediate needs - we are building pathways to confidence, belonging, and long-term opportunity, so every child has the support and foundation to carry their promise forward.

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Assistant Podcast Editor (Volunteer)

PromiseStudios | Audio Editing & Post-Production (PromisePod / Promise Frequencies)

Organization Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Location Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed

Type Volunteer

Reports To Podcast Producer / Lead Audio Editor / Chief of Content & Storytelling

Works Closely With Assistant Podcast Producer, Hosts, Creative Team, Marketing & Communications

About Mentor A Promise

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth experiencing housing instability through mentorship, education, and community. Through storytelling and media, MAP elevates voices, preserves lived experiences, and creates space for connection, reflection, and possibility.

About PromiseStudios | Media, Storytelling & Creative Production

PromiseStudios is MAP’s creative and production division responsible for podcasting, publishing, design, and multimedia storytelling. Through initiatives like PromisePod and Promise Frequencies, the division produces content that is thoughtful, culturally grounded, and rooted in dignity.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Assistant Podcast Editor to support audio editing, post-production workflows, and content delivery for podcast episodes.

This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, technically curious, and passionate about shaping sound into story. The Assistant Editor plays a key role in ensuring episodes are clean, polished, and aligned with MAP’s storytelling standards.

Key Responsibilities

Audio Editing & Post-Production

• Assist in editing raw audio recordings into clean, cohesive episodes
• Remove background noise, filler words, and technical disruptions
• Support audio leveling, mixing, and overall sound quality improvement
  
  

Episode Assembly

• Assist in integrating intros, outros, music, and transitions
• Ensure episodes follow structure, timing, and format guidelines
• Prepare draft edits for review by Lead Editor or Producer
  
  

File Management & Workflow

• Organize audio files, project folders, and version control systems
• Maintain consistent naming conventions and documentation
• Track editing progress and deadlines across episodes
  
  

Quality Control

• Review episodes for clarity, pacing, and listener experience
• Ensure alignment with MAP’s storytelling tone and quality standards
• Support final checks before publication
  
  

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Coordinate with producers and hosts on edits and revisions
• Support marketing team with finalized audio assets as needed
• Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via Google Workspace
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Interest in audio editing, podcast production, or media
• Ability to follow technical instructions and workflows
• Strong time management and reliability
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values
  
  

Preferred

• Experience with audio editing tools (e.g., Audacity, GarageBand, Adobe Audition, Pro Tools)
• Basic understanding of sound editing, mixing, and audio quality standards
• Experience working on podcasts or audio projects
• Interest in storytelling, music, or media production
  
  

Commitment

• Volunteer role
• Approximately 5–10 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
• Fully remote with optional NYC-based collaboration
  
  

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in audio editing and post-production
• Exposure to professional podcast production workflows
• Collaboration with creative and storytelling teams
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• A meaningful role shaping stories through sound
  
  

How To Apply

Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (required) describing relevant experience or interest in audio editing, podcast production, or media and interest in MAP’s mission
  
  

Help shape sound into story—so every voice is heard with clarity, care, and intention.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.