Podcast Producer

About Us

The New Indian Express Group is one of India's oldest and largest media houses, founded by the Late Shri Ramnath Goenka. The New Indian Express Group is publishing Newspapers and Periodicals in the States of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Orissa and the Union Territories of Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Yanam and Lakshadweep. It brings out its publication of newspapers and periodicals from 33 Centers. It also has Marketing Offices in Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi.

The Company's publications include English Dailies viz. The New Indian Express and The Morning Standard and Sunday editions The Sunday Express and The Sunday Standard and weekly edition Indulge. The Morning Standard and The Sunday Standard are published in New Delhi. The company also brings out Tamil daily Dinamani and Samakalika Malayalam Varika, a weekly magazine in Malayalam.

The group sites are www.newindianexpress.com, www.dinamani.com, www.edexlive.com, www.samakalikamalayalam.com, www.malayalamvaarika.com, www.kannadaprabha.com, www.indulgexpress.com .

The Company is professionally managed, with well-qualified and experienced people holding charge of different Departments. The Company's publications are popular and command a large readership.

Job Title: Podcast Producer

Experience: 3-8 years

Location: Bengaluru

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We're seeking a creative, organized, and proactive Podcast Producer with 5-8 years of experienceideally in a media organizationto join our team. You'll be responsible for end-to-end production of engaging podcast episodes, from idea generation to post-production. A key part of your role will be identifying and booking compelling voices that align with the show's vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, produce, and publish podcast episodes in coordination with hosts, guests, writers, and audio teams
• Research, identify, and shortlist potential guests/interviewees who are relevant to the topic or series theme
• Outreach and coordination with guestscommunicate, schedule, and prepare them for interviews
• Conduct pre-interviews and prep hosts with background research and suggested questions
• Edit and mix audio using tools like Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, or similar
• Write episode scripts, show notes, and promotional content
• Ensure episodes meet high editorial and production standards
• Work cross-functionally with marketing and digital teams for promotion and audience growth
• Manage and optimize content for YouTube, including thumbnails, metadata, and titles
• Track and analyse performance across platforms (Spotify, YouTube, etc.) using analytics and suggest improvements based on insights.
• Stay informed about trends in podcasting and the broader media landscape

Requirements

• 3-8 years of experience in podcast production or audio storytelling, preferably in a media organization
• Strong skills in research, guest coordination, and interview planning
• Experience with podcast editing tools (e.g., Adobe Audition, Audacity, Pro Tools)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skillscomfortable interacting with guests, hosts, and collaborators at all levels
• Strong coordination and project management abilitiesable to manage timelines, bookings, and multiple moving parts
• Strong social skillsable to build rapport, represent the brand professionally, and ensure smooth guest experiences
• Ability to manage multiple episodes and deadlines in parallel
• Familiarity with podcast distribution platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in journalism, media studies, communication, or related field
• Experience with remote recording tools like Zencastr, SquadCast, or Riverside.fm
• Knowledge of SEO, audience growth tactics, and social media promotion
• Bonus: Video production/editing skills