Podcaster and Content Creator Psychology Today

Psychology Today is launching a new interview-style podcast exploring psychology, behavioral science, and the broader culture. We're looking for someone to serve as the show's podcaster. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new editorial product from the ground up, with real creative latitude over how the show sounds, looks, and grows.<br><br>The ideal candidate can develop, schedule and lead conversations with guests, with an eye for strong topics, on-air chemistry and what makes social media packaging/clipping of material across PT's many social media platforms.<br><br>Note: A Psychology Today staff editor will occasionally co-host or step in as host for select episodes.<br><br><strong>Responsibilities<br><br></strong>Hosting &amp; Editorial<br><br><ul><li>Research topics, prepare questions, and plan/outline episodes</li><li>Bring sharp editorial judgment and creative initiative to pitch and shape new episode ideas and formats</li><li>Identify, research, and book guests (bloggers, subject-matter experts, researchers)</li><li>Prepare for each episode — background research, question development, brief pre-interview calls with guests</li><li>Maintain an organized, visible guest pipeline/calendar (upcoming guests, topics, scheduling status)<br><br></li></ul><strong>Requirements<br><br></strong><ul><li>Demonstrated podcasting experience — please share platforms, shows, or projects you've built, hosted, or produced</li><li>Strong writing and editing fundamentals; familiarity with SEO and content management systems to maximize the reach of show notes. </li><li>Comfortable and engaging on camera/mic</li><li>A background in behavioral science, translational science writing, or clinical/research psychology is a strong plus; an individual with strong journalistic experience is also welcome to apply</li><li>Collaborate with producer/editors on episode direction and quality, but they are not responsible for editing or technical production<br><br></li></ul><strong>To apply, please send a brief cover letter that:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Characterizes the editorial content delivered by the Psychology Today expert authors on the homepage, and share who/if anyone you'd reach out to as a possible guest. Please share names of expert authors/bloggers whom you considered and why you landed on the individual you're pitching at this time. Please include a brief overview of how you'd approach the conversation, including several kick-off questions. </li><li>Describes your experience with podcasting — platforms, shows, or projects you've hosted, produced, or contributed to (please include links/samples)<br><br></li></ul><strong>Benefits<br><br></strong>Contract position, no benefits. $2,000/month, based on weekly episode cadence (:4 episodes/month) plus ongoing guest-booking responsibilities.<br/><br/>Please mention the word **HOORAY** and tag RMmEwMTo0Zjk6NmE6MTY2YTo6Mg== when applying to show you read the job post completely (#RMmEwMTo0Zjk6NmE6MTY2YTo6Mg==). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.