Podcast & Content Operations (Fractional General Manager)

Roster; New York (NY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A digital media company is seeking a Fractional General Manager to professionalize operations and drive growth for a leading podcast. This role requires strong leadership and strategic thinking skills to enhance production workflows and identify new revenue opportunities. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in operations within media or digital content. This is a remote position with a 4-month contract and the potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 7+ years leading operations, business transformation, or program management in media, digital content, or podcasting.
• Experience building systems and managing organizational change.
• Ability to work remotely with flexible hours (15-25 per week).

Responsibilities

• Streamline production workflows and decision paths.
• Identify and develop new revenue streams.
• Design and implement performance reviews with accountability metrics.
• Evaluate and sunset low-ROI projects tactfully.

Skills

Operations leadership

Business transformation

Program management

Strategic thinking

Creative leadership

Job description

Podcast & Content Operations (Fractional General Manager)

Roster manages the hiring process for the top global creators and brands. Rob Has a Podcast (RHAP), the leading destination for reality TV fandom with 21M+ annual downloads and 10K+ paying members, is on the hunt for their Fractional General Manager to professionalize operations and drive growth! We're helping them fill this position.

If you're passionate about digital media operations and excited to transform a beloved creator business into a scalable enterprise, this is the right role for you.

Requirements:

• You have 7+ years leading operations, business transformation, or program management in media, digital content, or podcasting
• You're a proven builder of systems and organizational change with a bias to ship, measure, and iterate
• You're comfortable leading creatives while independently managing multiple workstreams
• You have strong strategic thinking abilities with hands‑on execution skills
• You can work 15-25 hours per week remotely (U.S. preferred)
• You're available for a 4-month contract (October-January) with potential to extend
• Experience with podcast industry and fan‑driven communities is a bonus
• Familiarity with reality TV content and the podcast space is highly preferred

Responsibilities:

• Streamline production workflows, calendars, tools, and decision paths across the network
• Identify and develop new revenue streams using current programming and community touchpoints
• Design and implement performance reviews with role scorecards and accountability metrics
• Update job descriptions and clarify roles, responsibilities, and expectations across the team
• Evaluate and sunset low‑ROI projects tactfully without harming relationships or community
• Institute bi‑weekly 1:1s and quarterly review cycles to strengthen accountability culture
• Work closely with the Founder to position RHAP for 2x revenue growth YoY
• Create implementation plans for operational improvements and monitor progress

This is the perfect role for someone who wants to make a significant impact on a beloved creator business and has the expertise to balance profitability with creative mission.