Role Description
We seek a detail-oriented Content Producer Specialist to oversee the production of our weekly podcast, managing the entire workflow.
Responsibilities
* Communicate with guests throughout their engagement, from initial outreach to post-episode follow-up.
* Arrange interviews, send confirmations and reminders, and provide necessary materials.
* Collect guest information, including bios, headshots, links, and required release forms.
* Draft personalized outreach emails and pitches for new guests aligned with upcoming content themes.
* Organize and maintain a pipeline of potential guests, schedules, and assets in our database.
Episode Planning & Production
* Develop episode briefs and host prep sheets.
* Attend live recordings (optional) to track timestamps and notes.
* Review raw audio/video and provide detailed edit notes to the editor.
* Enhance episodes for clarity, flow, and narrative coherence when necessary.
* Collaborate on episode titles, angles, hooks, and story direction.
* Select main promotional clips and quotes for social media promotion.
Editing Coordination
* Provide clear, accurate, and time-stamped edit notes to the editor.
* Review the first edit, request revisions, and ensure quality before publication.
* Ensure the final episode aligns with our brand voice, pacing, clarity, and guest experience.
Publishing & Show Management
* Write compelling show notes, descriptions, summaries, and timestamps.
* Prepare publishing assets, including titles, tags, categories, and episode artwork.
* Upload weekly episodes to our hosting platform.
* Monitor episode performance metrics and maintain a publishing schedule.
Marketing & Promotion Support
* Coordinate with the social media team to deliver promotional materials.
* Identify opportunities for cross-promotion through guests' audiences.
* Support the creation of short-form content briefs.
Monetization & Growth
* Assist in developing sponsorship packages and pitching relevant brands.
* Research and propose strategies to expand our reach.
Host & Media Outreach (Podcast Guest Booking)
* Research suitable podcasts for Riley as a guest.
* Draft personalized pitches in Riley's voice.
* Manage outreach emails to podcast hosts and producers.
* Track results and optimize pitches based on acceptance rates.
Requirements
* At least 2 years of experience as a Podcast Producer, Podcast Manager, or similar role.
* Experience working with audio/video editors.
* Strong writing and communication skills.
* Ability to review episodes and provide editorial guidance.
* Experience managing guests and scheduling interviews.
* Familiarity with publishing platforms.
* Excellent organizational skills with tools like Notion or Trello.
* Comfortable coordinating social media assets.
* Ability to work across US time zones when needed.