Podcast Strategist & Manager

The Podcast Strategist & Manager is responsible for ensuring each weekly podcast episode is well planned, high quality, and positioned to perform strongly across YouTube and social media.

This role combines content strategy, quality control, performance testing, and podcast management, with the goal of helping each episode reach the right audience and perform at its highest potential.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pre-Production Strategy

This role begins before the episode is filmed.

Responsibilities include: • Researching each guest and identifying relevant angles and themes • Preparing the structure of the conversation • Developing topic direction and guiding questions • Identifying key talking points aligned with audience interest • Ensuring the episode is strategically positioned for strong content performance

2. Content Quality Control

After recording, the Podcast Strategist & Manager reviews the first edited draft to ensure: • The conversation flows well • Key moments are clear and engaging • The episode meets our quality standards • The content is structured for audience retention and clarity

3. Promotion & Growth Strategy

This role plays an active part in maximizing the reach and performance of each episode.

Responsibilities include: • Identifying strong moments that can be repurposed into short-form clips • Testing topics, hooks, and content angles • Supporting title and thumbnail testing • Working with the ads specialist to promote episodes ahead of launch • Ensuring each episode is set up for visibility and growth across platforms

4. Publishing & Distribution

The Podcast Strategist & Manager is responsible for ensuring all content is organized and published on time.

Responsibilities include: • Uploading and scheduling the full episode • Uploading and scheduling promotional clips • Ensuring titles, descriptions, and assets are optimized • Maintaining consistency in publishing timelines

Role Summary

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, content performance, and execution. The focus is on ensuring each podcast episode is thoughtfully planned, well produced, and positioned to achieve strong reach and engagement across platforms.

Role Details • Full-time • 10am – 6pm SAST • Fully remote