Project Nightfall is hiring: Podcast Producer in Chicago

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Chief Operating Officer at Project Nightfall

We’re looking for a part-time podcast producer who’s organized, creative, and passionate about helping bring powerful, heart-expanding conversations to life.

We are about to launch a new podcast and our mission is to make people believe in love again — through real, raw, and inspiring dialogues about intimacy, connection, and conscious relationships. If you’re someone who loves turning meaningful moments into beautifully produced, binge-worthy podcast episodes, this is for you.

Your Role

• Manage the full post-production process for 1 episode per week
• Oversee, upload and manage all uploads across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and RSS platforms.
• Oversee, upload and manage all shorts across YT, Instagram and Tiktok
• Ensure every episode (audio + video) meets impeccable standards of quality and tone.
• Coordinate with the team (editors, hosts, designers) to keep timelines and deliverables aligned.
• Provide strategic input: on episode titles, thumbnails, descriptions, and content pacing for discoverability and engagement.
• Maintain a clear content calendar to ensure weekly, on-time releases.
• Give constructive feedback and uphold production excellence in every detail.
• Monitor analytics and share weekly insights with suggestions for growth.

ABOUT YOU:

• You have proven experience in podcast production and publishing, ideally with shows on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.
• You understand end-to-end podcast workflows (editing, metadata, scheduling, optimization).
• You have an aesthetic eye for visual consistency and storytelling.
• You’re familiar with tools like Descript and social media management tools
• You know best practices for thumbnails, titles, SEO, and engagement metrics.
• You are very familiar with YouTube analytics and podcast performance metrics.
• You’re proactive you don’t just follow instructions; you think strategically about how to elevate the show.
• You are high energy and positive!
• You’re organized, communicative, and deeply reliable with timelines.
• You align with our mission: expanding love, intimacy, and human connection through thoughtful, heart-centered conversation.

Nice to Have

• Audio or video editing skills (can polish episodes when needed).
• A natural curiosity for relationship psychology, personal growth, or conscious communication.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries
• Media Production