Podcast Producer

Overwatch Mission Critical•Austin, TX

About The Position

Overwatch Mission Critical is seeking a relentless, entrepreneurial Podcast Producer to own guest acquisition, editorial strategy, operations, and audience growth across two flagship podcasts. This is not a traditional production or editing role. We need a driven talent hunter, relationship builder, and growth strategist who can secure influential guests, identify compelling conversations, and build two recognized media platforms. You will own both shows from guest acquisition through distribution, supported by dedicated video production, editing, and social media teams. Your job is to drive the strategy, coordinate execution, and deliver measurable growth.

Requirements

5+ years in podcast show running, executive production, talent booking, digital media, or audience development.
Demonstrated success growing a podcast, YouTube channel, or digital media platform, supported by measurable results.
Proven ability to identify, pitch, secure, and manage high-profile guests.
Strong editorial instincts, executive-level communication, relationship management, and organizational skills.
Understanding of podcast distribution, YouTube growth, audience analytics, and digital marketing.
Ability to independently manage two shows and coordinate multiple creative teams.

Nice To Haves

Established network of business executives, technology leaders, policymakers, military leaders, or media personalities.
Familiarity with AI, data centers, energy, national security, leadership, or B2B technology.
Experience launching or scaling a successful podcast or digital media brand.
Military or veteran community experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Aggressively identify, pursue, and secure influential guests, including industry executives, innovators, military leaders, policymakers, elected officials, and leading subject matter experts.
Build and maintain a strong, forward-looking guest pipeline across both podcasts.
Leverage creative outreach, networking, referrals, and strategic partnerships to access high-profile guests.
Own the end-to-end guest journey, from research and initial outreach through booking, preparation, recording, promotion, and follow-up.
Deliver a world-class, white-glove guest experience that drives referrals, repeat appearances, and lasting relationships.
Own editorial calendars, episode pipelines, guest scheduling, and publishing timelines for both shows.
Stay ahead of emerging trends in AI, data centers, energy, leadership, workforce development, technology, and national security.
Work with hosts to develop compelling topics, interview angles, research briefs, and guest preparation.
Coordinate with production, editing, and social media teams to ensure consistent, high-quality execution.
Maintain guest databases, production workflows, and operational accountability.
Develop and execute strategies to grow audiences across YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, LinkedIn, and other digital platforms.
Partner with marketing, production, and social media teams to maximize episode reach, engagement, and distribution.
Identify compelling clips, promotional angles, guest amplification opportunities, and strategic media partnerships.
Use audience analytics to optimize guest selection, content strategy, promotion, and platform growth.
Establish measurable growth goals and track subscribers, views, downloads, engagement, retention, and guest pipeline performance.
Provide regular performance updates and recommendations to the hosts and leadership.
Continuously improve guest acquisition, show operations, and distribution strategies.