Engineering Manager, Narrative Editing at Descript

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About Descript

Descript is a leading software company specializing in audio and video editing tools, operating at the intersection of content creation and digital media. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company has quickly established itself as an innovator in the podcasting and video production industries. Its name, "Descript," reflects its core mission of making descriptive and polished media content accessible to creators of all skill levels. The company leverages cutting-edge technology to democratize professional-grade editing, enabling users to approach audio and video projects with unprecedented ease and efficiency. Descript's flagship product is its all-in-one media editing platform, which combines traditional timeline-based editing with a unique "transcript-based" approach. Users can edit audio and video by directly modifying the transcript, making it feel like editing a document. Key features include automatic transcription, voice cloning, collaborative editing, and seamless integration with popular platforms like YouTube and Spotify. The platform caters to a diverse audience, including podcasters, YouTubers, educators, and business professionals who require high-quality, time-efficient editing solutions. Its intuitive interface and powerful capabilities have made it a go-to tool for both beginners and seasoned creators. Descript has garnered significant recognition for its innovative approach to media editing, with millions of users worldwide and numerous accolades in the tech and content creation space. The company's market position is strengthened by its continuous innovation, such as the introduction of Overdub, a voice cloning feature that allows users to generate synthetic voiceovers. By prioritizing user-friendly design without compromising on professional quality, Descript has carved out a unique value proposition: empowering creators to produce polished content with minimal technical barriers, ultimately transforming how audio and video projects are conceptualized and executed.

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