Podcast Producer

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Are you an ex-recruiter looking for something different?
If youve built your career in recruitment but want to step away from sales targets, while still using your organisation, people, and coordination skills, this could be exactly what youre looking for.
Were hiring a Podcast Producer at Vertical Drop, and were specifically looking for someone from a recruitment background to bring their skillset into a completely different environment.
About Us
Vertical Drop is a fast-growing podcast production agency helping founders turn ideas into high-quality, fully produced podcasts.
In just 12 months, weve grown to 15+ paying clients and are now entering an exciting new phase of growth with new team members, new clients, and big ambitions.
Were building a small, high-performing team in Newquay, and this is a key hire.
The Opportunity
Were looking for a Podcast Producer to join us on a flexible, part-time basis (ideally 4 days per week).
This role is perfect for someone who wants meaningful, high-impact work without full-time hours, particularly someone with a background in recruitment looking for a fresh challenge.
You dont need podcasting experience, well teach you that. What matters is your ability to manage people, processes, and moving parts.
The Role
Youll work closely with founders to take their podcast from idea ? launch ? ongoing production.
Responsibilities include:
Guiding clients through podcast creation (concept, audience, format)
Working with designers to build podcast branding
Creating and executing guest outreach strategies
Contacting and securing podcast guests
Hosting briefing calls between hosts and guests
Coordinating recording logistics (studio, timing, expectations)
Managing the editing process with our production team
Overseeing episode scheduling and distribution
This is a people-heavy, coordination-focused role, similar in many ways to managing candidates and clients in recruitment.
What Success Looks Like
Consistent pipeline of recorded and scheduled episodes
Smooth, well-organised production process
Happy clients who renew for future seasons
Strong relationships with hosts and guests
About You
Were specifically looking for someone with a recruitment background, this is key.
Youll likely:
Have worked as a Recruiter / Recruitment Consultant
Be highly organised and process-driven
Be confident communicating with different personality types
Be adaptable, knowing when to guide vs support vs take the lead
Enjoy managing multiple moving parts at once
Working Pattern
Part-time, flexible hours (ideally 4 days per week/school-run friendly)
Hybrid working: 23 days per week in our Newquay office
Growth Opportunity
This isnt just a job, its a chance to grow with the business. As we scale, youll have the opportunity to potentially lead and manage future Podcast Producers Why Join Us?
High-impact role in a growing business with flexible working designed around real life with a supportive, small team environment
No prior podcast experience needed
Clear progression into leadership
Interested?
If you come from recruitment and want a fresh challenge with flexibility and long-term growth, wed love to hear from you.

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Location:
Newquay
Salary:
£50,000
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Manufacturing

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