Job Overview

Our client is looking for a highly experienced, creative, organized, and reliable Podcast Producer & Marketing Specialist to independently manage the production, publishing, and growth of a weekly personal development podcast. In this role, you will edit audio and video files, create branded short-form content for Instagram and YouTube, and execute email marketing campaigns. You will also oversee content scheduling, manage file organization in OneDrive, and implement audience-growth strategies to expand listener reach. This position requires strong technical proficiency with tools like Audacity, Descript, and Canva Pro to consistently meet Pacific Time deadlines.

Schedule

Monday - Friday,  Flexible during client business hours, Saratoga, CA PST Business Hours 

Responsibilities

• Weekly Podcast Production & Publishing:
  • Prepare and edit podcast audio and video.
  • Upload and schedule episodes separately on RSS.com and YouTube.
  • Add correct titles, descriptions, thumbnails, keywords, and links.
  • Verify distribution to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
  • Ensure all uploads and scheduling are completed by Friday, 5 PM Pacific, for the 6 PM release.
• Instagram & YouTube Content:
  • Edit and create professional Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts in 9:16 format.
  • Add engaging hooks, accurate subtitles, and appropriate branding.
  • Create thumbnails, Reel covers, Stories, feed posts, and occasional carousels.
  • Add podcast links to Instagram Stories.
  • Create and maintain an Instagram Highlight featuring podcast episodes and access links.
  • Schedule posts according to the approved content calendar.
  • Repurpose podcast episodes into engaging short-form content.
  • Submit content for approval before publishing.
• Podcast Marketing & Audience Growth:
  • Develop strategies to attract genuine podcast listeners.
  • Increase Instagram engagement and YouTube subscribers.
  • Improve podcast titles, descriptions, keywords, and discoverability.
  • Identify strong podcast clips for Reels and Shorts.
  • Promote new and older podcast episodes.
  • Suggest collaborations and cross-promotional opportunities.
  • Help convert social media followers into podcast listeners and potential coaching clients.
  • Assist with approved paid Instagram promotions.
  • Proactively suggest marketing improvements.
• Email Marketing & Lead Generation:
  • Help build and maintain an email subscriber list.
  • Manage a signup page offering three free guided meditations.
  • Set up automated delivery of the meditations.
  • Promote email signups through Instagram, YouTube, and podcast links.
  • Monitor subscriber growth and suggest improvements.
• Quality Control & Organization:
  • Check spelling, titles, episode numbers, dates, thumbnails, subtitles, links, and scheduling.
  • Maintain consistent branding and professional presentation.
  • Organize all files and completed work in OneDrive.
  • Maintain a weekly content calendar.
  • Ensure no posts or publishing deadlines are missed.
  • Communicate promptly about any issues or delays.
• Analytics & Weekly Reporting:
  • Monitor Instagram, YouTube, and podcast performance.
  • Track views, engagement, subscribers, downloads, and audience growth.
  • Monitor email signups.
  • Recommend improvements based on performance.
  • Provide a brief monthly analytics summary.
  • Submit mandatory Friday end-of-week report including completed tasks, hours worked, published content, outstanding assignments, and next week's priorities.

Requirements

• Essential Technical Skills:
  • Audacity: Audio editing, cleaning, sound balancing, and adding music sections.
  • Descript: Podcast video production, editing, adding visuals, creating clips, and subtitles.
  • Canva Pro: Podcast thumbnails, Reel covers, Instagram graphics, Stories, and brand consistency.
  • Instagram & Meta Business Suite: Reels, Stories, feed posts, scheduling, links, Highlights, and promotions.
  • YouTube Studio: Podcast uploads, thumbnails, descriptions, Shorts, playlists, and analytics.
  • RSS.com: Podcast publishing and distribution to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
  • OneDrive: File organization and management.
  • Mailchimp or similar: Email marketing and subscriber management.
  • Google Sheets/Excel: Scheduling, tracking, and reporting.
• Personal Qualities:
  • Experienced, technically skilled, and creative.
  • Honest, dependable, and accountable.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented.
  • Proactive and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Efficient with time and consistent with meeting Pacific Time deadlines.
  • Interested in mindset, personal growth, and coaching.

Application Requirements

• Relevant experience and examples of podcasts managed.
• Samples of Reels, Shorts, thumbnails, and Canva designs.
• Confirmation of proficiency with Audacity, Descript, Canva Pro, Instagram, YouTube Studio, and podcast publishing.
• Examples of podcast marketing or audience-growth results.
• Confirmation of ability to meet Pacific Time deadlines.

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Note

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

One application, multiple possibilities

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