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Podcast Producer
CreativeYou make podcasts sound professional, which means editing out every 'um,' 'uh,' and awkward silence from hosts who think they nailed it in one take. You'll book guests, manage recording schedules, edit audio, write show notes, and handle distribution — basically run an entire media operation for a fraction of what it would cost in traditional broadcasting.
Salary Range
Low
$35k
Median
$55k
High
$90k
10-Year Growth
faster than average
US Workers
25K
Education
No formal requirement — audio editing skills and a published podcast portfolio
Environment
remote
Tools & Technical Skills
- ▸Audio editing software (Descript, Hindenburg, Adobe Audition)
- ▸Podcast hosting platforms (Libsyn, Buzzsprout, Anchor)
- ▸Remote recording tools (Riverside, SquadCast, Zencastr)
- ▸RSS feed management and distribution
- ▸Audio leveling and noise reduction
- ▸Show notes, transcription, and SEO optimization
People & Mindset Skills
- ▸Storytelling and editorial judgment
- ▸Interview preparation and guest management
- ▸Project management
- ▸Audience awareness
- ▸Adaptability
Learn the skills
Courses and certifications to get you job-ready
Show notes, transcription, and SEO optimization
What you'll actually do
- 01Edit audio and remove the 200 'ums' the host swore they didn't say
- 02Book guests by sending emails that get ignored and follow-ups that feel desperate
- 03Mix audio levels so the guest who's on a laptop mic doesn't sound like they're calling from a tunnel
- 04Write show notes and episode descriptions that are somehow both SEO-friendly and interesting
- 05Manage publishing schedules across Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and 12 other platforms
- 06Research topics and prep questions that make the host sound way more prepared than they are
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