Podcast Producer Job at Yapmedia in Austin

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YAP MEDIA NYC

is hiring a

full-time, Austin-based Podcast Producer

to support Young and Profiting, Hala Taha’s flagship podcast and one of the top business and self-development shows. This is an in-house role for someone who is strategic and hands-on, and can own the creative direction, production flow, and final quality of the show from idea to publishing.
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 strategic, creative, organized, and detail-oriented Podcast Producer who can help scale the Young and Profiting Podcast from a top business podcast into a category-defining show. This role demands a strong eye for story, audience growth, brand direction, YouTube packaging, clip selection, scripting, show notes, and the full end-to-end production process.
Personal and professional development are core to our values at YAP. In this role, you’ll work directly with Hala Taha and production leadership to shape the creative direction, content strategy, and growth engine for the show while learning from some of the greatest minds in business and personal development.
Responsibilities
Content Editing.

Own the final content edit in Descript after episodes have been edited and mastered by our Audio Engineer. Shape the story, tighten the structure, add intros and outros, complete the final export, and ensure every episode is strong enough to publish.
Copywriting.

Write and oversee story-driven show notes, sponsorship messages, episode intros/outros, solo episode scripts, and other podcast copy that match Hala’s voice, strengthen the show’s positioning, and drive engagement and downloads. Follow SOPs closely, while knowing when it’s appropriate to deviate.
Titles.

Create clear, compelling episode titles, YouTube titles, and thumbnail titles that align with the episode story, audience promise, and growth strategy. Think like a strategist and creative director when packaging each episode for discovery, retention, and shares.
Short Form Videos.

Select the strongest short-form video clips from each episode, prioritizing moments with clear hooks, emotional pull, practical value, and viral potential. Complete rough edits and provide clear creative direction to video editors for final production.
Episode Trailers.

Select the most compelling highlights from each episode to create a unique episode trailer that hooks the audience, sets up the story, and makes the listener or viewer want to stay through the full episode.
Production Coordination.

Own and improve the full production pipeline from pre-production through recording, editing, QA, publishing, and post-launch analysis. Maintain schedules, track tasks, coordinate studio days, and make sure nothing slips through the cracks.
Team Collaboration.

Work closely with Hala, production leadership, guest outreach, creative, video, YouTube, and social teams to keep the show moving. Provide creative direction, feedback, and follow-through so every asset supports the larger content strategy and brand vision.
Sound Checks.

Attend and support in-person studio recordings in Austin, including sound checks, recording readiness, guest/host preparation, and on-site production support to ensure excellent audio and video quality.
Internal & Client Communications.

Communicate enthusiastically and promptly with Hala, team members, guests, and stakeholders through Slack and email. Maintain the highest standards for clarity, ownership, judgement, and syntax in all communications, especially written.
Results
Finalize the end-to-end production of Young and Profiting episodes, including content editing, scripts, show notes, titles, trailers, short-form video selections, and publishing readiness.
Create compelling, story-centered content that aligns trailers, scripts, show notes, episode titles, YouTube packaging, and clips around a clear story-theme for each episode.
Identify and rough-cut the strongest short-form moments from each episode using a clear hook, story, value, and conclusion format designed for audience growth.
Maintain the accuracy of production boards daily, proactively flag blockers, and keep the team aligned from pre-production through final publication and performance review.
Requirements
5+ years experience in podcast production, executive production, content production, or a closely related media role, with proven ownership of shows from concept through final delivery.
High standards. Goes the extra mile to make episodes, scripts, clips, titles, and production deliverables as strong as they can be.
In-House Production Experience. Must have experience supporting in-person or studio-based production and be able to tell the difference between good and bad audio/video quality, spot recording issues, and coordinate fixes quickly.
Organized. Plans, organizes, and schedules work in an efficient, productive manner. Focuses on key priorities, manages many deliverables at once, and keeps the full production pipeline moving on deadline.
Strong eye for content and growth. Able to identify the best moments in a long-form conversation and turn them into compelling episodes, trailers, short-form clips, titles, and audience-growth opportunities.
Strategic and detail-oriented. Thinks through content strategy, competitive positioning, branding, and growth while still executing detailed production processes with minimal mistakes.
Austin-based / in-house. Must live in Austin, Texas and be available to work on site several days per week for studio production, creative working sessions, and close collaboration with Hala.
Strong writing and scripting skills. Can write clearly and articulately, shape intros, outros, solo episode scripts, show notes, and creative briefs, and maintain high standards for clarity and syntax.
Salary & Benefits
$75,000 - $85,000/year
Flexible PTO
Medical benefits
Employee growth plans
Skill development
Personal development (reimbursement for books, courses, etc)
Paid maternity leave
Interaction with company owners
Company Values
Scrappy Hustlers.

Everything is figure-out-able – Industrious, creative, resourcefulness, can do a lot with a little.
Right The First Time.

Obsessed with Excellence – High standards. Expects personal and team performance to be nothing short of excellent.
Just Whales.

Whales say NO so they can say YES to greatness – Focus on the highest leverage opportunities, kill distractions.
Step On The Gas.

Be certain of your direction, then drive – Move fast, make decisions, get shit done.
We Win.

We win together because everyone owns their part – Team-focused, generous with time and energy, thrives on feedback, supports others to do and be their best.
About YAP Media
YAP Media (yapmedia.com) collaborates with top influencers and podcasters to help them expand their online presence and monetize their content. Our clients include hosts from Shark Tank, the world's #1 Executive Business Coach, and Top Podcasters who receive 1 Million+ downloads a month and regularly rank as the #1 podcast in their niche on Apple Podcasts. We are a global company of 50+ team members around the world, with team members in the USA, Argentina, Nigeria, Kenya, Algeria, Turkey, India, and the Philippines. This role is Austin-based and in person because of the close collaboration and studio production required for Young and Profiting.
Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 per year