Position Overview:

The Michigan Leadership Collaborative is seeking a passionate and skilled Podcast Producer/Editor to help produce an exciting and insightful podcast focused on leadership topics within the university community. As the Podcast Host/Producer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the podcast's content, conducting engaging interviews, and producing high-quality episodes that inspire, inform, and empower the University of Michigan's students, faculty, staff, and broader audience.

Responsibilities:

• Host Engaging Podcast Episodes:

  • Conduct in-depth research to develop well-prepared and thought-provoking podcast episodes on leadership.

  • Engage listeners, promote dialogue, and foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere on the podcast.

• Lead Interviews and Discussions:

  • Identify and invite guests from various backgrounds, including university leaders, scholars, community activists, and students, to participate in informative and insightful interviews and discussions.

  • Skillfully guide interviews to ensure meaningful and relevant conversations that resonate with the podcast's audience.

  • *note not every episode will require the host/producer to participate in the conversation, some episodes will be made by the participants themselves.

• Content Development and Storytelling:

  • Develop episode concepts, outline content, and create compelling narratives that highlight leadership success stories, and leadership practices at the University of Michigan.

• Recording Editing and Production 

  • Edit and produce high-quality audio episodes by cleaning recordings, balancing sound levels, adding music/effects, and ensuring consistency with the podcast’s brand and tone.

  • Collaborate with hosts, producers, and guests to refine content flow, structure episodes, and meet publishing deadlines.

  • Manage technical aspects of post-production, including file organization, metadata tagging, and preparing final mixes for distribution across podcast platforms.