Senior Audio Producer – Contract

Harvard Business Review

. Lead the end-to-end production of HBR IdeaCast episodes, including identifying and booking guests, researching topics, preparing hosts, developing introductions and interview questions, recording, editing, mixing, securing approvals, and coordinating publication .

Posted 9/24/2026part-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $55 - $60 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end podcast production, including research, recording, editing, and publishing, while effectively collaborating with diverse teams to create engaging content that meets high editorial standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Podcast ProductionEditorial JudgmentCollaboration with TeamsAdobe Audition ProficiencyUnderstanding of Podcasting Trends

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Hard Skills

Podcast Production WorkflowResearching TopicsRecordingEditingMixingPublishingManaging Production ScheduleIdentifying Compelling GuestsShaping InterviewsDeveloping Programming

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationEffective CollaborationCreative Problem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Adobe AuditionDescriptSquadCast

Industry Keywords

Consumer-Facing PodcastsAudience EngagementVideo PodcastsAI-Enabled AudioSocial DistributionEmerging Multimedia Formats

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end production of HBR IdeaCast episodes, including identifying and booking guests, researching topics, preparing hosts, developing introductions and interview questions, recording, editing, mixing, securing approvals, and coordinating publication
Partner with HBR editors and on-air talent to develop compelling, research-backed conversations addressing complex organizational and business challenges
Manage the show’s editorial calendar and production workflow, ensuring episodes are delivered on schedule and meet HBR’s editorial and technical standards
Support bonus episodes, advertisements, video podcasts, and podcast content developed from live conversations and events
Collaborate with editorial, audience development, marketing, video, events, advertising, product, technology, and production teams
Promote IdeaCast, expand audience engagement, repurpose successful content across channels, and maintain continuity throughout the temporary assignment

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience producing consumer-facing podcasts, including hands-on experience with research, recording, editing, mixing, publishing, and managing an end-to-end production workflow
Strong editorial judgment and demonstrated ability to identify timely topics and compelling guests, shape interviews, and develop programming that resonates with senior executives
Experience working closely with hosts, on-air talent, editors, and editorial leaders to produce high-quality, editorially driven programming
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with video, marketing, advertising, events, technology, and production teams
Strong understanding of current podcasting trends, including audience growth, video podcasts, AI-enabled audio, social distribution, and emerging multimedia formats
Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Audition, Descript, and SquadCast
Proven ability to quickly step into an established podcast operation and independently manage a production schedule with multiple stakeholders and deadlines