
Podcast Editor/Producer – Contract to Part-Time
Food System Innovations
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Sausalito • California • United States
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About the role
- - Manage timelines, publishing schedule, and episode workflows
- - Edit video version for YouTube to a professional standard (e.g., cutting dead space, adding overlays/intros) under style guidance from Dave
- - Edit podcast audio version for pacing, polish, and clarity
- - Add bumper music, transitions, and branding elements as needed
- - Write compelling show notes, and descriptions
- - Upload and distribute full episodes to podcast platforms (Spotify, Apple, etc.) and YouTube
- - Update website with new shows (we currently use Manus which is a new AI-driven website platform that makes this very easy)
- - Manage paid promotion (e.g., Meta ads, YouTube ads) and allocate small test budgets effectively
- - Track analytics across podcast and social platforms
- - Spot trends, suggest experiments, and optimize for growth
Requirements
- - Strong editing and podcast-relevant technical skills
- - Fluent in digital tools and workflows for podcast production and promotion. We currently use Descript, Squadcast for remote interviews, Buzzsprout for audio distribution, Google Drive for sharing of files, Asana for managing workflow, and Slack for ad hoc communications.
- - Comfortable working solo and wearing many hats in a startup-style environment
- - Self-motivated and organized with a “figure it out and make it happen” attitude
- - Attention to detail
- - Passion for personal growth, martial arts, fitness, animal welfare, plant-based eating, wellness, or storytelling is a plus!
- - Bonus: experience supporting a thought leader or personal brand
Benefits
- This is a contract position to start, with flexible hours and room to grow. If the show proves successful, this role may evolve into a part- or full-time salaried position with benefits.
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Hard skills
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Soft skills
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