Podcast Producer

About This Role

Producing and promoting the company's flagship podcast is the primary responsibility of this full-time, in-person role, which also supports other multimedia products. The position suits a self-starter with a background in podcast production and a strong interest in public policy research.

Responsibilities

• Produce AEI's flagship video podcast end to end, providing booking and scheduling support for guests, filming podcast episodes, editing podcast audio and visuals, and publishing finished episodes across platforms (YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.) (70 percent)
• Own day-to-day logistics for AEI's podcast and video studios, including scheduling, equipment maintenance, and software/tooling
• Support production and editing for AEI's other internally produced podcasts by advising research staff on best practices
• Originate short-form, social-first video content, including direct-to-camera segments and clips drawn from AEI events, podcasts, and media hits (30 percent)
• Partner with the AEI media team to distribute video and multimedia content and track its performance against shared benchmarks
• Execute podcast and video promotional campaigns designed by the media team, adapting messaging and formats to each platform
• Build and maintain working relationships with AEI scholars, research assistants, and media, editorial, and digital staff to keep production pipelines moving on deadline
• Organize and manage video and podcast studio calendars and logistics
• Manage associated equipment and software
• Advise scholars and AEI leadership on social media strategy

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4–5+ years of applicable full-time work experience, including podcast and video production, is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with the work of AEI scholars and a strong interest in public policy
• Self-starter with strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to inform and persuade diverse audiences
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, multitask, and prioritize
• Familiarity with using podcast platforms (YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.) and production platforms (Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Apple Final Cut, etc.), and creating content for social platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, X, YouTube Shorts)
• Proven ability to own the entire process of podcast production, from concept development through recording, postproduction, publishing, and distribution
• Ability to identify compelling themes, hit moments, and conversation angles to highlight in social media posts
• Creative storyteller with an eye for hooks, pacing, and scene setting
• Understanding of how audiences interact with different platforms and how to cater content accordingly