Position: Podcast Manager
Location: Remote (Global)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Type of contract: Independent contractor
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Scope of the role:
We’re looking for a Podcast Manager to oversee the strategy, production, and growth of our podcast.
This role requires someone who is creative, organized, and results-driven, with a strong understanding of content marketing, audio production, and audience engagement.
The Podcast Manager will handle the end-to-end process of podcast creation — from planning and recording to publishing, promotion, and analytics — ensuring our content reaches and resonates with the target audience.
Responsibilities:
1. Podcast Strategy and Planning:
- Develop and execute a podcast content strategy aligned with brand goals.
- Identify topics, guests, and formats that engage and grow the audience.
- Plan and manage the podcast editorial calendar, ensuring consistency and quality.
2. Production & Operations:
- Oversee scheduling, recording, editing, and post-production of episodes.
- Manage relationships with guests, hosts, editors, and other production partners.
- Ensure high-quality audio and adherence to brand standards.
- Coordinate all logistics, including recording platforms, equipment, and release schedules.
3. Promotion & Audience Growth:
- Collaborate with marketing and social teams to promote episodes across social media, email, and other channels.
- Optimize episodes for discoverability on platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.
- Track and analyze listener metrics to inform content and marketing strategies.
- Explore opportunities for collaborations, sponsorships, and cross-promotions.
4. Analytics & Reporting
- Monitor download numbers, listener demographics, and engagement metrics.
- Provide insights and recommendations to improve content performance and audience growth.
- Prepare regular performance reports for stakeholders.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of experience in podcast production, content marketing, or digital media.
- Strong understanding of audio editing tools (Audacity, Adobe Audition, GarageBand, etc.) and podcast hosting platforms.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience managing guest relations.
- Familiarity with social media marketing and digital promotion strategies.
- Creative thinker with an eye for compelling content and storytelling.
