Podcast Producer

About YAP Media

YAP MEDIA NYC is hiring a full‑time Podcast Producer based in Austin, Texas 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  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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Create clear, compelling titles that align with the story‑driven show notes and the unique episode trailer played at the beginning of each episode.
• Create thumbnail titles for short‑form video clips selected from the episode.

• Select two short‑form video clips from each episode and complete a rough edit to share with video editors who will complete the final production.

• Select highlights from each episode to create a unique 30‑second episode trailer to be played at the start of each episode.

• Maintain and update production schedules.
• Regularly track tasks throughout the entire production pipeline, from recording to publishing.
• Schedule episodes and run QA checks.

• 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.

• Provide sound check support when the Executive Producer is unavailable to ensure excellent audio and video quality of podcast recordings.

• 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.

• 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 are completed.

• 5 years experience in podcasting or related industries.

• Goes the extra mile to make deliverables as good as they can be.

• Must be able to tell the difference between good and bad audio/video quality.
• Must be able to spot and fix common recording issues.

• 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.

• Able to identify and highlight key moments in content to create compelling, story‑driven deliverables.

• Does not let important details slip through the cracks.
• Able to follow instructions and delicate processes with minimal mistakes.

• Goes the extra mile to deliver for team members and clients.
• Passionate about serving all stakeholders with excellence.

• Can write clearly and articulately. Maintains high standards for clarity and syntax in all communications.

• $75,000 - $85,000 per year
• Remote or in‑person work (flexible)
• Flexible PTO
• Medical benefits
• Employee growth plans and skill development
• Personal development reimbursement (books, courses, etc.)
• Paid maternity leave
• Interaction with company owners