Podcast and Multimedia Producer

Savant•Rockford, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Savant Wealth Management is seeking an experienced Podcast and Multimedia Producer to lead its flagship podcast. This role involves developing the editorial vision, recruiting guests, preparing hosts, managing recordings, editing, publishing episodes, and extending content across various multimedia channels. The ideal candidate will possess strong storytelling instincts, organizational skills, and professionalism gained from working in a corporate or professional-services environment. Success in this role requires balancing creative production with stakeholder management, competing priorities, coordinating executives, and meeting deadlines, all while aligning with business strategy. This is an opportunity to build and grow a podcast program within a dynamic business setting, rather than stepping into a pre-defined role. The producer will work collaboratively with marketing leadership, content and social media teams, executives, subject matter experts, and external partners. While strategic direction will be provided, the role demands significant independence and ownership within the first 60-90 days.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, broadcasting, media production, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Three to five years of experience in podcast production, broadcast media, radio or newscast production, multimedia production, journalism, content marketing, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated experience owning professional podcast or interview-based content from initial concept through publication.
A portfolio or published examples that demonstrate the quality and scope of your production work.
Strong audio editing and post-production skills, along with video shooting and editing capabilities.
Excellent storytelling, writing, editing, research, and interviewing skills.
Proven ability to develop a show structure, guide conversations, and create content that is engaging and useful to its intended audience.
Exceptional project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage guest pipelines, production calendars, multiple stakeholders, and firm deadlines.
Confidence working directly with executives, subject matter experts, external guests, and agency partners.
A proactive and entrepreneurial approach, with the judgment to make decisions and move work forward with minimal supervision.
The resourcefulness to adjust quickly, develop backup plans, and remain effective when circumstances change.
Experience working within a corporate environment is highly valued.
Ability to balance creativity with professionalism, navigate multiple perspectives, and keep projects moving while representing the Savant brand.
All applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Producing a podcast or interview-based program within a corporate, agency, broadcast, media, or professional production environment.
Experience with Riverside, Podbean, Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere Pro, Descript, Canva, or comparable production platforms.
Experience creating social media assets and working with social media management tools.
Familiarity with podcast analytics, subscriber growth, audience engagement, and content promotion.
Experience supporting executives or developing thought leadership content.
Background in financial services, investing, business media, journalism, public relations, or professional services.
Experience producing video podcasts or other multimedia interview programming.

Responsibilities

Lead the podcast from concept through publication, including editorial planning, guest development, scheduling, recording, editing, approvals, publishing, and follow-up.
Build and manage a forward-looking editorial calendar, production workflow, and guest pipeline.
Develop the structure and run of show for each episode, including key themes, discussion flow, interview questions, and supporting research.
Prepare podcast hosts and guests for successful recordings through thoughtful briefing materials and production guidance.
Record episodes using Riverside and publish and distribute content through Podbean and other designated channels.
Troubleshoot technical concerns, coach remote guests, and maintain a polished, professional production experience.
Research and recruit executives, industry experts, thought leaders, centers of influence, and Savant subject matter experts as guests.
Confidently lead outreach and preparation conversations with senior leaders and external guests.
Develop compelling episode concepts, even when the subject matter is new or unfamiliar.
Stay resourceful when schedules shift, guests cancel, or production plans change, maintaining backup options and keeping production moving.
Identify the strongest moments from each conversation and repurpose them into promotional audio, short-form video, social content, written thought leadership, and other marketing assets.
Edit audio and video into professional, audience-ready content.
Collaborate with Savant’s content and social media teams to extend the reach and value of each episode.
Support broader multimedia storytelling for the Savant brand, advisors, executives, and firm events.
Help evolve the program’s video capabilities and recommend new formats, tools, and production approaches.
Establish organized, repeatable workflows for planning, production, approvals, publishing, and content repurposing.
Monitor downloads, subscribers, audience engagement, and other podcast performance indicators.
Use available data and industry best practices to strengthen guest selection, production quality, content value, and the listener experience.
Proactively bring forward ideas and think several steps ahead about what the program will need next.
Serve as a trusted production partner to podcast hosts, marketing leadership, executives, and external partners.