Also called: Audio Producer
Plans, records, edits and publishes podcast episodes for networks, media companies or public radio, booking guests and shaping each show's story.
A podcast producer books guests, writes interview questions, runs the recording, edits out the ums, adds music, and uploads the episode with show notes.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Communications or audio degree common; portfolio matters.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Communications, Audio Production, Journalism.
Growing faster than average. Podcasting and video podcasts continue to grow.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI now edits, writes show notes and even voices podcasts, cutting producer roles; booking guests and shaping stories stay human.
Classes: Journalism, Audio or music technology, English, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2012.
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