Podcast Assistant

Podcast Assistant for Urban Design & Placemaking Podcast (Talking Place) Overview We’re looking for a highly organised, culturally aware Podcast Assistant to support the production and growth of Talking Place - a podcast exploring placemaking, urban design, and the future of our cities. This is not a generic podcast role. We’re building a thoughtful, design-led media platform that speaks to architects, developers, city-makers, and cultural thinkers. You’ll play a key role in making the content sharper, more consistent, and more impactful. Key Responsibilities 1. Production Support - Coordinate podcast recording schedules and guest logistics - Prepare episode briefs, guest research, and interview prompts - Manage recording workflows (Riverside, or in person recordings) 2. Post-Production Coordination - Liaise with editors to ensure timely delivery of episodes - Review drafts and flag edits (clarity, pacing, narrative flow) - Upload and publish episodes to hosting platforms and YouTube 3. Content & Distribution - Write show notes, titles, and episode descriptions - Extract key insights into social media content (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok) - Support creation of content ecosystems (clips, reels, quote cards) 4. Growth & Strategy Support - Research relevant guests in placemaking, architecture, and real estate - Identify trends, themes, and opportunities within the sector - Support audience growth and engagement strategies Ideal Candidate - Experience supporting a podcast or media platform - Strong writing and storytelling skills - Highly organised with excellent attention to detail - Interest in cities, culture, architecture, or real estate - Proactive and able to anticipate needs (not just follow instructions) Nice to Have - Familiarity with tools like Descript, Riverside, Asana, Canva, Buzzsprout - Experience repurposing long-form content into short-form - Understanding of Social Media and YouTube content strategy - Previous experience growing a podcast following on social media and YouTube Working Style - Remote, flexible working - Approx. 5–10 hours per week (with potential to grow) - Long-term collaboration preferred To Apply Please include: 1. A short introduction (keep it human, not AI generated) 2. Examples of podcasts you’ve worked on and grown 3. Your favourite podcast and why 4. Any relevant writing, content, video editing samples 5. Location and time zone relevant to GMT Tone Check We’re not looking for generic. We’re building something thoughtful, culturally relevant, and well-crafted. If you care about ideas, storytelling, and the future of cities, you’ll fit right in.