GPB (Georgia Public Broadcasting)
260 14th Street NW Atlanta, Georgia 30318 United States
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Postal Code: 30318
Job Category: Other
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: 60000-70000 USD per year
Posted: 01.30.2026
Podcast Producer Job Description Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) is hiring a Podcast Producer to write, produce, and edit podcasts for GPB; work with internal and external personnel from pre‑production, recording, to post‑production both in studio and field; operate with significant editorial and creative autonomy while adhering to GPB’s editorial standards and review process. The producer will also pitch new podcast ideas and collaborate with social, marketing, and other teams to promote and build awareness of GPB’s podcasts. The Podcast Producer reports to the Director of Podcasts. GPB is a statewide dual‑licensee comprising 9 PBS television stations and 22 NPR radio stations that broadcast across the state of Georgia.
Candidate Responsibilities
Write, produce, and edit podcasts for GPB
Develop episode concepts, scripts, interview structures, and narrative approaches
Independently manage production schedules, workflows, and deadlines for multiple podcast projects
Coordinate and oversee interview scheduling, studio sessions, field recordings, and related logistics
Lead editorial development for assigned podcasts, shaping themes, formats, and style
Provide editorial guidance to hosts and contributors to support strong storytelling and on‑air performance
Prepare detailed background materials, research briefs, and pre‑interview documentation
Lead or oversee recording sessions, ensuring professional broadcast‑quality audio
Edit episodes using professional audio production tools such as Adobe Audition
Create sound design elements including music selection, scoring, and use of archival or ambient audio
Maintain consistent technical and editorial quality across episodes and series
Manage editorial review and approval processes for final episodes
Write or oversee episode titles, descriptions, and metadata within GPB’s content management system and the podcast distribution software to facilitate distribution to various platforms
Ensure podcasts are uploaded and appear on GPB’s website and distribution platforms
Collaborate with marketing and digital teams on promotional planning and audience engagement strategies
Review audience feedback and performance metrics to inform editorial and production decisions
Provide guidance, mentorship, and oversight to associate producers, production assistants, interns, and freelancers as assigned, and contribute to team planning, workflow improvements, and editorial discussions
Support a collaborative and professional production environment
Maintain accurate production documentation including schedules, research materials, rights records, and logs
Ensure compliance with editorial standards, copyright requirements, and music licensing policies
Participate in long‑term planning, special initiatives, and cross‑departmental projects
Perform additional or related duties as assigned or required
Candidate Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Broadcast Journalism, Mass Media, Radio or TV Production, or related field (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
3+ years of professional experience producing podcasts or audio programming, preferably in public media or a comparable editorial environment
Experience with Adobe Audition or comparable professional audio editing software and advanced audio production and editing skills
Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Strong editorial judgment and experience producing content for clearly defined audiences
Knowledge of and ability to work across genres from news, sports, to arts and culture
Supervisory or mentoring experience is preferred
We Offer
Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
Retirement plans
Pre‑tax benefits for health, dental, vision, life, specified illness and accidental insurance
Health and childcare spending accounts
Disability insurance
Opportunities for training and professional development
To Apply Upload resume, cover letter, list of three references, and applicant form on the GPB Job Center located at https://www.gpb.org/jobs. ONLY applications submitted through the GPB Job Center with a complete application, resume, and cover letter will be accepted.
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260 14th Street NW Atlanta, Georgia 30318 United States
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Postal Code: 30318
Job Category: Other
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: 60000-70000 USD per year
Posted: 01.30.2026
Podcast Producer Job Description Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) is hiring a Podcast Producer to write, produce, and edit podcasts for GPB; work with internal and external personnel from pre‑production, recording, to post‑production both in studio and field; operate with significant editorial and creative autonomy while adhering to GPB’s editorial standards and review process. The producer will also pitch new podcast ideas and collaborate with social, marketing, and other teams to promote and build awareness of GPB’s podcasts. The Podcast Producer reports to the Director of Podcasts. GPB is a statewide dual‑licensee comprising 9 PBS television stations and 22 NPR radio stations that broadcast across the state of Georgia.
Candidate Responsibilities
Write, produce, and edit podcasts for GPB
Develop episode concepts, scripts, interview structures, and narrative approaches
Independently manage production schedules, workflows, and deadlines for multiple podcast projects
Coordinate and oversee interview scheduling, studio sessions, field recordings, and related logistics
Lead editorial development for assigned podcasts, shaping themes, formats, and style
Provide editorial guidance to hosts and contributors to support strong storytelling and on‑air performance
Prepare detailed background materials, research briefs, and pre‑interview documentation
Lead or oversee recording sessions, ensuring professional broadcast‑quality audio
Edit episodes using professional audio production tools such as Adobe Audition
Create sound design elements including music selection, scoring, and use of archival or ambient audio
Maintain consistent technical and editorial quality across episodes and series
Manage editorial review and approval processes for final episodes
Write or oversee episode titles, descriptions, and metadata within GPB’s content management system and the podcast distribution software to facilitate distribution to various platforms
Ensure podcasts are uploaded and appear on GPB’s website and distribution platforms
Collaborate with marketing and digital teams on promotional planning and audience engagement strategies
Review audience feedback and performance metrics to inform editorial and production decisions
Provide guidance, mentorship, and oversight to associate producers, production assistants, interns, and freelancers as assigned, and contribute to team planning, workflow improvements, and editorial discussions
Support a collaborative and professional production environment
Maintain accurate production documentation including schedules, research materials, rights records, and logs
Ensure compliance with editorial standards, copyright requirements, and music licensing policies
Participate in long‑term planning, special initiatives, and cross‑departmental projects
Perform additional or related duties as assigned or required
Candidate Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Broadcast Journalism, Mass Media, Radio or TV Production, or related field (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
3+ years of professional experience producing podcasts or audio programming, preferably in public media or a comparable editorial environment
Experience with Adobe Audition or comparable professional audio editing software and advanced audio production and editing skills
Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Strong editorial judgment and experience producing content for clearly defined audiences
Knowledge of and ability to work across genres from news, sports, to arts and culture
Supervisory or mentoring experience is preferred
We Offer
Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
Retirement plans
Pre‑tax benefits for health, dental, vision, life, specified illness and accidental insurance
Health and childcare spending accounts
Disability insurance
Opportunities for training and professional development
To Apply Upload resume, cover letter, list of three references, and applicant form on the GPB Job Center located at https://www.gpb.org/jobs. ONLY applications submitted through the GPB Job Center with a complete application, resume, and cover letter will be accepted.
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