Podcaster

destinationone Consulting; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consulting firm is seeking a Podcaster to manage the lifecycle of a new podcast, from topic creation to publication. The role requires a creative professional with proven experience in podcast production, strong interviewing skills, and excellent communication abilities. Enjoy working remotely with a collaborative team while amplifying voices in high-impact industries such as healthcare and clean technology. Join us in shaping impactful content and growing your portfolio.

Benefits

Dynamic and forward-thinking team

Supportive team culture

Opportunity to connect with industry leaders

Qualifications

• Proven experience in podcast production, hosting or a related field.
• Strong interviewing skills and the ability to engage guests in meaningful conversations.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Technical proficiency with audio and video recording and editing software.
• Familiarity with podcast distribution platforms and audience growth strategies.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing projects independently in a remote environment.
• Passion for storytelling and a deep interest in high-impact industries.
• Familiarity with live streaming platforms and conducting live interviews is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret podcast analytics to inform content strategy.
• Capacity to adapt to changing trends in podcasting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure high-profile guests across industries.
• Record and produce high-quality podcast episodes.
• Publish episodes on relevant platforms and write show notes.
• Monitor podcast analytics and implement growth strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing and leadership teams.
• Maintain recording equipment and troubleshoot issues.
• Develop scripts and outlines for episodes.
• Review final episodes for quality assurance.

Skills

Podcast production

Interviewing skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Technical proficiency with audio/video software

Audience engagement strategies

Storytelling

Remote project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related field

Tools

Audio and video recording software

Podcast distribution platforms

Job description

This is a remote position.

About destinationone Consulting

destinationone Consulting is an innovative and fast‑growing organization specializing in recruitment and consulting services for high‑impact industries including healthcare, non‑profits, government, clean technology and more. As part of our mission to foster meaningful connections and drive conversations that matter we are launching a podcast to amplify the voices of leaders and changemakers within these industries.

Role Overview

The Podcaster will be responsible for managing the podcast’s entire lifecycle from conceptualizing topics and identifying guests to recording, editing and deploying episodes. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and self‑motivated professional to join our team and create impactful content that highlights leadership and innovation across our focus sectors.

Key Responsibilities

1. Content Development and Guest Coordination: Identify and secure high‑profile guests at the leadership and impact level across industries such as healthcare, non‑profits, government, clean tech and more; collaborate with the team to develop thought‑provoking topics aligned with destinationone’s mission and audience interests; organize and schedule meetings with guests ensuring seamless coordination for recording sessions.
2. Podcast Production: Record and produce high‑quality audio and/or video podcast episodes using professional‑grade tools; conduct engaging interviews that bring out insightful discussions and thought leadership; oversee editing and post‑production ensuring episodes meet brand and quality standards.
3. Deployment and Distribution: Publish episodes on relevant platforms (e.g. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and others); write compelling show notes, summaries and promotional content for each episode; work with the marketing team to create social media assets and campaigns to maximize reach and engagement.
4. Audience Engagement and Growth: Monitor podcast analytics to assess performance and identify opportunities for improvement; implement strategies to grow listeners and engage with the audience; stay updated on podcasting trends and best practices to keep content fresh and relevant.
5. Collaboration and Teamwork: Collaborate closely with destinationone’s marketing and leadership teams to ensure the podcast aligns with the company’s goals and values; contribute to brainstorming sessions for other creative projects and initiatives as needed.
6. Technical Setup and Maintenance: Ensure all recording equipment is properly set up and maintained, troubleshooting any technical issues that may arise during recording sessions.
7. Script Writing and Episode Planning: Develop scripts and episode outlines to ensure content is coherent, engaging and aligns with the podcast’s objectives.
8. Quality Assurance: Review final podcast episodes to ensure high‑quality production standards are met before publication.

Requirements

• Proven experience in podcast production, hosting or a related field.
• Strong interviewing skills and the ability to engage guests in meaningful conversations.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Technical proficiency with audio and video recording and editing software.
• Familiarity with podcast distribution platforms and audience growth strategies.
• Self‑motivated and capable of managing projects independently in a remote environment.
• Passion for storytelling and a deep interest in high‑impact industries such as healthcare, non‑profits and clean technology.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related field is preferred.
• Familiarity with live streaming platforms and conducting live interviews is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret podcast analytics to inform content strategy and improve audience engagement.
• Capacity to adapt to changing trends in podcasting and implement innovative approaches to content creation.

Benefits

• Be part of a dynamic forward‑thinking team that values creativity and impact.
• Work remotely with a collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Play a key role in launching a podcast that amplifies leadership and innovation.
• Opportunity to connect with and learn from industry leaders while growing your portfolio.

Application Process

If you’re ready to take on this exciting opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your podcasting experience, and links to any relevant portfolio or past episodes you’ve produced or hosted.

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Thank you for considering destinationone Consulting – we’re excited to support you in your career journey.