Podcast Producer, LA (Contract)

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end production of video podcasts from pre-production through final delivery
• Book high-profile guests and manage talent communication throughout the production process
• Develop episode concepts, produce segments, and prepare hosts for recordings
• Cook up production logistics, including crew bookings, studio scheduling, and shoot operations
• Manage production timelines, publishing schedules, and content calendars
• Review edits and provide thoughtful creative feedback through final delivery
• Partner cross-functionally with production, post-production, and social teams to maximize content performance across platforms
• Ensure productions are executed on time, on budget, and at a consistently high creative standard

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience producing comedy or personality-driven podcasts
• Demonstrated experience working with high-profile talent
• Strong editorial instincts and a deep understanding of what makes compelling conversational content
• Experience overseeing all aspects of podcast production, including development, booking, production, post-production, and distribution
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple productions simultaneously
• Experience producing video-first podcasts and developing content for platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and other social channels
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across creative and production teams
• Experience launching new podcasts from concept to release
• Existing relationships with talent representatives, creators, or comedians
• Proven ability to manage talent relationships with professionalism, discretion, and confidence