Part-Time Podcast Producer

Love Theory is a relationship-focused podcast hosted by Tom and Lisa Bilyeu, featuring real-time video conversations with callers. The Part-Time Podcast Producer will oversee the production and execution of episodes, focusing on caller coordination, recording operations, and show flow. This role requires managing behind-the-scenes mechanics for sensitive, unscripted conversations, ensuring a calm, intentional, and professional environment, and maintaining high-quality audio and video captures.

Must Have

• Run end-to-end episode recordings, including technical setup, recording management, and troubleshooting.
• Manage live video callers during recordings: onboarding, audio/video checks, and transitions.
• Pre-screen callers for relevance, clarity, and appropriateness.
• Prepare callers before recording so they understand expectations and boundaries.
• Ensure recordings are properly captured, backed up, and delivered to post-production.
• 2+ years experience producing podcasts, recorded talk shows or live-streamed shows.
• Direct experience with live call-in formats (radio, podcasts, YouTube, Twitch, etc.).
• Experience managing live remote guests or call-in formats.
• Familiarity with recording tools, remote video platforms, and audio best practices.
• Excellent communication and judgment in sensitive situations.
• Availability during scheduled recording times.

Good to Have

• Background in relationship, mental health, or coaching content.
• Experience with community-driven shows.
• Strong editorial instincts for clip-worthy moments.
• Familiarity with Impact Theory content and audience.

About the Show

Love Theory is a relationship-focused podcast hosted by Tom and Lisa Bilyeu, featuring real-time video conversations with callers from the Impact Theory community. While episodes are recorded (not streamed live), callers join live on video—requiring tight production, strong judgment, and thoughtful caller management to ensure emotionally safe, high-quality conversations.

Role Overview

The Part-Time Podcast Producer is responsible for overseeing the production and execution of Love Theory episodes, with a focus on caller coordination, recording operations, and show flow. You’ll manage the behind-the-scenes mechanics while sensitive, unscripted conversations happen in real time.

You are the person making sure everything feels calm, intentional, and professional—even when the content itself is raw.

Key Responsibilities

Recording Session Production

• Run end-to-end episode recordings, including technical setup, recording management, and troubleshooting.
• Manage live video callers during recordings: onboarding, audio/video checks, and transitions.
• Maintain pacing and structure during recorded sessions without interrupting hosts.
• Monitor recordings to ensure clean audio, stable video, and proper captures.

Caller & Content Management

• Work with the Social Media Team on caller submissions CTA.
• Pre-screen callers for relevance, clarity, and appropriateness.
• Prepare callers before recording so they understand expectations and boundaries.
• Flag sensitive or high-risk topics in advance for host awareness.
• Support a psychologically safe experience for callers while protecting the show and brand.

Pre- & Post-Production

• Coordinate run-of-show outlines, segments, and episode logistics.
• Work with Operations to ensure releases are signed and returned by callers.
• Ensure recordings are properly captured, backed up, and delivered to post-production.
• Provide post-session notes (key moments, issues, clip opportunities).
• Assist with scheduling and light booking coordination as needed.

Operational Excellence

• Maintain consistency with Impact Theory production standards.
• Anticipate issues before they occur—technical, logistical, or emotional.
• Collaborate with internal content, social, and post-production teams.

Qualifications

Must-Have Experience

• 2+ years experience producing podcasts, recorded talk shows or live-streamed shows.
• Direct experience with live call-in formats (radio, podcasts, YouTube, Twitch, etc.).
• Experience managing live remote guests or call-in formats.
• Familiarity with recording tools, remote video platforms, and audio best practices.
• Excellent communication and judgment in sensitive situations.
• Availability during scheduled recording times.

Preferred

• Background in relationship, mental health, or coaching content.
• Experience with community-driven shows.
• Strong editorial instincts for clip-worthy moments.
• Familiarity with Impact Theory content and audience.

Compensation

Compensation range for this role is hourly at $40 to $50 per hour with a maximum of twenty (20) hours per week.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & FAIR CHANCE HIRING

Impact Theory is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate and embrace diversity, and believe the strongest teams are from a broad tapestry of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

California Compliance Notice

As required by California law, Impact Theory provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Note: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed in this role. Responsibilities, duties, and activities may evolve over time at the company’s discretion.