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Podcast Producer

A podcast producer plans, records and edits podcasts, shaping raw audio into a finished show that sounds good and holds listeners. It suits organised, creative people who love audio and storytelling and like working behind the scenes.

Podcast Producer

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Digital & Technology

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO65%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAYnot published
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
AI already does a lot of this work
AI can already do a large share of the day-to-day tasks in this job. We have not yet classified what, if anything, structurally protects it, so we make no claim either way about a moat. Learn the tools, and build the judgement that stays human.

The role

The work is planning episodes, booking and recording guests, editing audio, adding music and sound, and publishing and promoting the show. A good ear, attention to detail and storytelling sense matter, along with organisation, since you juggle guests, deadlines and the technical side of clean, well-paced audio.

Some producers are employed by media companies or studios, while many are self-employed working for several shows, with income that varies and often starts modestly. The work mixes creative editing with admin and tech, and building clients or an audience takes time.

There are no strict qualifications - many learn through doing, online tutorials and a media or audio course - but a portfolio of good work matters most. Knowing the editing software and having a good ear for audio are the real essentials, and self-employed producers handle their own tax.

Daily responsibilities

  • Plan episodes and topics
  • Book and prepare guests
  • Record interviews and audio
  • Edit and mix audio cleanly
  • Add music, intros and sound effects
  • Publish episodes and write show notes
  • Promote the show and track listeners
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