Podcast Producer
Produce branded or independent podcasts - planning, editing, distribution and growth.
This UK podcast producer career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.
Quick facts
- Starting salary
- £25,000 - £30,000
- Mid-career salary
- £35,000 - £45,000
- Senior salary
- £50,000 - £70,000
- Work environment
- Studio or remote
- Time to entry
- 1 - 2 years
- Degree required
- Preferred
- Category
- Marketing and Media
What a Podcast Producer does
Produce branded or independent podcasts - planning, editing, distribution and growth.
How to become a Podcast Producer
- Look up Podcast Producer roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
- Talk to someone already working as a Podcast Producer - even a 15-minute call helps
- Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
- Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
- Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month
Key skills
- Audio editing
- Story shaping
- Project management
- Distribution