Podcasts Consultant

We are looking for a creative and strategic Podcast Consultant to plan, launch, grow, and optimize podcast programs that strengthen brand awareness, generate qualified leads, and position the organization as an industry thought leader. The ideal candidate will oversee podcast strategy, content planning, production coordination, distribution, promotion, and performance analysis. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a podcast strategy aligned with business and marketing objectives. Plan podcast topics, episode calendars, and content themes. Research industry trends and identify relevant discussion topics. Coordinate guest invitations, scheduling, and interview preparation. Create episode briefs, interview questions, and show notes. Oversee podcast recording, editing, publishing, and distribution. Optimize podcast titles, descriptions, and metadata for search visibility. Promote podcast episodes across social media, email marketing, blogs, and websites. Monitor podcast performance and provide recommendations for growth. Repurpose podcast content into videos, blogs, social media posts, and newsletters. Collaborate with marketing, sales, and business development teams to support lead generation and brand awareness. Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all podcast content. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Media, or a related field (preferred). 2–5 years of experience in podcast production, content marketing, digital marketing, or media consulting. Strong understanding of podcast platforms and distribution channels. Excellent communication, storytelling, and interviewing skills. Experience managing podcast production workflows. Strong organizational and project management skills. Preferred Skills Podcast strategy and audience growth. Content marketing and SEO. Audio editing and production. Scriptwriting and copywriting. Guest outreach and relationship management. Social media marketing and community engagement. Analytics and performance reporting. Video podcast production and YouTube optimization. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Number of podcast episodes published Podcast downloads and listens Subscriber growth Audience retention rate Guest acquisition rate Website traffic generated from podcast content Social media engagement from podcast promotions Qualified leads generated through podcast campaigns Consultation or meeting bookings attributed to podcast content Tools & Platforms Spotify for Creators Apple Podcasts YouTube Riverside.fm Zoom Adobe Audition or Audacity Descript Canva LinkedIn Meta Business Suite Google Analytics Zoho CRM / HubSpot Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets Employment Type Contract