Podcast Producer
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented podcast producer to manage the entire production workflow of our weekly interview podcast.
The successful candidate will handle guest communication, scheduling, episode preparation, editorial coordination, and project management from pre-production through publishing.
* Guest Communication & Outreach:
* Manage all communication with guests from initial outreach to post-episode follow-up.
* Schedule interviews, send confirmations/reminders, and provide prep materials.
* Collect bios, headshots, books, links, and required release forms.
* Draft guest outreach emails and pitch new guests aligned with upcoming content themes.
* Maintain guest pipeline, schedules, and assets in Notion/Google Drive.
* Episode Planning & Production:
* Prepare episode briefs and host prep sheets.
* Attend live recordings (optional but preferred) to track timestamps and notes.
* Review raw audio/video and provide clear, detailed edit notes to the editor.
* Restructure episodes when needed for clarity, flow, and narrative arc.
* Collaborate on episode titles, angles, hooks, and story direction.
* Choose main promotional clips and quotes for social content.
* Editing Coordination:
* Send the editor cut notes that are clear, accurate, and time-stamped.
* Review first edit, request revisions, and ensure quality before publishing.
* Ensure the final episode reflects brand voice, pacing, clarity, and guest experience.
* Publishing & Show Management:
* Write compelling show notes, descriptions, summaries, and timestamps.
* Prepare publishing assets (titles, tags, categories, episode artwork if needed).
* Upload weekly episodes to our hosting platform.
* Track episode performance metrics and maintain publishing calendar.
* Marketing & Promotion Support:
* Coordinate with the social media team to deliver clips, quotes, and captions.
* Identify promotional opportunities through guests' audiences.
* Support the creation of audiograms, reels, and short-form content briefs.
* Monetization & Growth:
* Assist in creating sponsorship decks and packages.
* Research relevant brand partners to pitch.
* Coordinate guest cross-promotion to increase downloads.
* Identify podcast swaps and collaboration opportunities.
* Track growth trends and propose strategies to expand reach.