Podcast Host – Creative Producer
Cato Institute
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Washington, DC • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $70,000 - $120,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Help shape Cato’s long-term podcast strategy
- Host, co-host, research, and write audio and video podcast episodes on topics including current events and policy issues from a libertarian perspective
- Deliver engaging, well-informed commentary that aligns with Cato’s mission
- Conduct guest interviews with scholars, journalists, and thought leaders
- Manage and support all aspects of production — from concept development, pitching, organizing guests, and scripting to recording, editing, and publishing
- Develop, manage, and maintain the annual editorial calendar and production budget
- Track audience metrics and use analytics to help define audience personas and refine format, topics, and engagement strategy
- Work closely with policy, outreach, and editorial teams to ensure all content maintains Cato’s standards of accuracy, clarity, and intellectual rigor
- Partner with teams across the organization to manage and produce creative content aligned with Cato’s mission and goals
Requirements
- Deep knowledge of libertarian ideas and the Cato Institute’s mission
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (Journalism, Communications, Political Science, Economics, or History)
- Proven experience in content creation is required
- Acceptable experience includes: Hosting/producing a college radio show, Running your own independent podcast or YouTube channel, Internships in media, journalism, or think tanks, Public speaking or debate experience
- Experience writing scripts, show notes, blogs, or op-eds is a strong plus
- Demonstrated proficiency or a strong aptitude for mastering both audio (DAWs) and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve)
- Experience utilizing remote recording platforms that capture high-quality audio and video tracks
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Generous vacation and sick days
- Paid parental leave
- Employer-provided life and disability insurance
- 401(k) employer match
- Transit/ Parking benefits
- Pet discount plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
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Soft skills
communicationresearchcollaborationengagementcreativityorganizational skillspublic speakingdebatecommentary deliveryintellectual rigor