Digital Producer

Podnews; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible PTO

Medical benefits

Employee growth plans

Skill development

Personal development reimbursement

Paid maternity leave

Interaction with owners

Job summary

YAP Media in Austin, TX is seeking a full-time, Austin-based Podcast Producer to support our clientele of top podcasters and 8-figure business owners. You will lead creative deliverables, finalize episodes, and manage day-to-day production tasks.

You’ll craft show notes, titles, and video clips, coordinate production schedules, and collaborate with the Executive Producer and team. This role offers learning from leading minds and direct interaction with company owners; hybrid work and strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in podcasting or related industries.
• Resides in Austin, Texas.
• High standards. Delivers high-quality work.
• Basic audio engineering skills to spot issues.
• Organized and able to manage multiple deliverables.
• Strong writing skills for show notes and communications.

Responsibilities

• Review episodes in Descript, add intros/outros, export and upload.
• Write engaging, story-driven show notes and sponsorship messages.
• Create clear, compelling titles and thumbnail text for clips.
• Select 2 short-form video clips and rough-cut for editors.
• Create a 30-second episode trailer for each release.
• Maintain production schedules and QA across the pipeline.
• Collaborate with Executive Producer, guests, and social teams.
• Provide sound check support when needed.
• Communicate with clients and team via Slack and email with clarity.

Skills

Podcast production

Content editing

Copywriting

Video editing

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Sound checks

Storytelling

Tools

Descript

Slack

Video editing tools

Job description

YAP MEDIA NYC is hiring a full-time, Austin-based Podcast Producer to support our clientele of Top Podcasters and 8-Figure Business Owners. This role is the heart of our production team and is responsible for creative deliverables, finalizing episodes, and day-to-day production tasks.

In just two years from launching the podcast arm of our company, YAP Media has been recognized as one of the top networks for business and self-development podcasts. Our podcasts feature guests like Russel Brunson, Daymond John, Maria Forleo, Grant Cardone, Leila Hormozi, and other A-List business influencers.

We are looking for a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Podcast Producer who can bring our content to life through expert storytelling. This role demands a keen eye for content and a talent for creating engaging titles, show notes, and video clips.

Personal and professional development are core to our values at YAP. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds in the world while getting paid to work on their content. You’ll also have the opportunity to interact directly with the company owners and other team leaders.

Responsibilities

• Content Editing. Review episodes in Descript that have been edited and mastered by our Audio Engineer. Perform final content edits, add intros and outros, complete the final export, and upload to our podcast hosting provider.
• Copywriting. Write engaging, story-driven show notes and sponsorship messages that align with the client’s brand guidelines and tone of voice to drive engagement and downloads. Follow copywriting SOPs closely, while knowing when it’s appropriate to deviate.
• Titles. Create clear, compelling titles that align with the story-driven show notes and the unique episode trailer played at the beginning of the given episode. Create thumbnail titles for short-form video clips selected from the episode.
• Short Form Videos. Select 2 short-form video clips from each episode and complete a rough edit to share with video editors who will complete the final production.
• Episode Trailers. Select highlights from each episode to create a unique 30-second episode trailer to be played at the start of each episode.
• Production Coordination. Maintain and update production schedules. Regularly track tasks throughout the entire production pipeline, from recording to publishing. Schedule episodes and run QA checks.
• Team Collaboration. Work closely with the Executive Producer and other team members to manage and adhere to production schedules. Collaborate with guest outreach, creative teams, and the social media department to ensure timely delivery of assets for smooth workflows across the board.
• Sound Checks. Provide sound check support when the Executive Producer is unavailable to ensure excellent audio and video quality of podcast recordings.
• Internal & Client Communications. Communicate enthusiastically and promptly with clients and team members through Slack and email. Maintain the highest standards for clarity and syntax in all communications, especially written.

Results

• Finalize the production of up to 6 podcast episodes each week including content editing, show notes, titles, and short-form video selections.
• Create compelling, story-centered content. Create trailers, show notes, and episode titles that align around a clear story-theme for each episode.
• Create rough cuts of 2 short-form videos from the best highlights of each episode following a clear hook, story, and conclusion format.
• Maintain the accuracy of production boards daily by updating the status of all deliverables as they’re completed.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in podcasting or related industries.
• Resides in Austin, Texas.
• High standards. Goes the extra mile to make deliverables as good as they can be.
• Basic Audio Engineering Skills. Must be able to tell the difference between good and bad audio/video quality. Must be able to spot and fix common recording issues.
• Organized. Plans, organizes, and schedules tasks in an efficient, productive manner. Focuses on key priorities. Has the ability to manage many deliverables simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Good eye for content. Able to identify and highlight key moments in content to create compelling, story-driven deliverables.
• Detail-oriented. Does not let important details slip through the cracks. Able to follow instructions and delicate processes with minimal mistakes.Team Player. Goes the extra mile to deliver for team members and clients. Passionate about serving all stakeholders with excellence.
• Good writing skills. Can write clearly and articulately. Maintains high standards for clarity and syntax in all communications.

Salary & Benefits

• $60,000 - $65,000/year
• Hybrid work
• Flexible PTO
• Medical benefits
• Employee growth plans
• Skill development
• Personal development (reimbursement for books, courses, etc)
• Paid maternity leave
• Interaction with company owners

Company Values

• Scrappy Hustlers. Everything is figure-out-able – Industrious, creative, resourcefulness, can do a lot with a little.
• Right The First Time. Obsessed with Excellence – High standards. Expects personal and team performance to be nothing short of excellent.
• Just Whales. Whales say NO so they can say YES to greatness – Focus on the highest leverage opportunities, kill distractions.
• Step On The Gas. Be certain of your direction, then drive – Move fast, make decisions, get shit done.
• We Win. We win together because everyone owns their part – Team-focused, generous with time and energy, thrives on feedback, supports others to do and be their best.

About YAP Media

YAP Media (yapmedia.com) collaborates with top influencers and podcasters to help them expand their online presence and monetize their content. Our clients include hosts from Shark Tank, the world's #1 Executive Business Coach, and Top Podcasters who receive 1 Million+ downloads a month and regularly rank as the #1 podcast in their niche on Apple Podcasts. We are a fully remote company of 50+ team members around the world. We have team members in the USA, Argentina, Nigeria, Kenya, Algeria, Turkey, India, and the Philippines.

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per year