Podcast Producer - Contract

Role overview:

This contract, part-time Podcast Producer is responsible for the support of podcast operations and production of interview-based shows for our personal finance and passive real estate investing channel. We’re looking for a producer skilled in both audio and video to grow BiggerPockets’ newest channel, collaborate with talent, and support other producers across a network with millions of monthly YouTube viewers and podcast listeners. It’s an opportunity to utilize your creativity, editorial judgment, and production/technical experience to create multi-platform content—bonus points if you’re interested in the FI/RE movement using real estate investing!

You’ll recruit and screen potential guests, outline show topics, direct/coach hosts before and during recording, provide edit notes, bring collaborative energy and a supportive editorial eye to pitch meetings, and identify opportunities for increased audience reach and engagement.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Serve as the producer for The Passive Real Estate Investing Show  show, executing  the host’s editorial, brand tone/voice, and overall vision of the show
• Execute the day-to-day podcast production processes to ensure timelines are met:
• Set up and schedule episode recordings in Riverside
• Manage guest recruitment, screening, and pre-interview pipeline
• Research topics and guests to provide hosts with background information
• Support the writing of host intros and interview questions
• Conduct basic “tech checks” with guests and hosts to ensure high-quality video and audio performance during episode recordings  
• Line produce episode recordings via Riverside focusing on a YouTube-first production practice
• Collaborate with the post-production team to finalize edits for each episode 
• Provide additional production, edit, or administrative support to other BiggerPockets podcasts (like Real Estate Rookie, BiggerPockets Money, and more as needed)
• Identify compelling content from our strong pipeline of podcast episodes to share with other teams including the social media team
• Research competitive podcasts and monitor industry trends as needed to improve podcast performance
• Other production and administrative duties as assigned

About You:

• 3+ years of experience in audio or video production, preferably with interview-based shows
• Preference to YouTube-first production creatives

• Experience with virtual recording software (Riverside, Zoom, etc.) preferred 
• Ability to troubleshoot remote tech issues (microphone and camera placement, audio levels, lighting, etc.) and coach hosts and guests remotely to improve their performance on camera
• Willingness to speak up, and be creative in order to generate the most effective and engaging content
• Strong project management skills, and the ability to lead content initiatives with tight deadlines while multitasking—autonomously!
• Excellent research, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong project management and communication skills: this person will need to collaborate with talent, guests, PR, and different teams at BiggerPockets to ensure we are releasing high-quality episodes that meet company and show objectives
• Interest or familiarity with the real estate industry, personal finance, economics and/or business news is a plus. 

About BiggerPockets:

• BiggerPockets is the leading resource for anyone looking to succeed in real estate investing. Since 2004, we’ve helped investors get their first (or next) deal through a unique combination of immersive media education, deal analysis tools, and a supportive community of more than 3 million members. We aim to help people avoid real estate investing mistakes, learn valuable tips, find partners, deals, and financing, and make the smartest investment decisions to achieve financial success and personal financial freedom. 
• The Content Team at BiggerPockets is responsible for driving the content production factory across our multiple top-ranking podcasts, YouTube channels, online blog, social media, community channels, educational courses, in-person and virtual events, and book publishing business to bring high-quality, high-intent traffic to the website, www.biggerpockets.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

• BiggerPockets is proud to be an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ+ employer.
• We celebrate, support, and encourage being different for the benefit of our team members and community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, genetic information, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, veteran status or other non-merit factor.
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All employment offers are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
  
  

Compensation / Schedule:

• $45/ hour - Contract Position
• 20 hours per week