Junior Podcast & Content Producer

Job description

About Topco Media
Topco Media is a leading South African media and events company dedicated to celebrating excellence, thought leadership, and innovation across industries. We create inspiring experiences from world-class events and award ceremonies to thought-provoking digital content and podcasts. Our mission is to empower individuals and businesses through meaningful stories, insights, and connections.

About the role:
Topco Media is seeking a passionate and organised Junior Podcast & Content Producer to take ownership of the end-to-end production process of our flagship podcast series, Business Unusual.
This role is ideal for a recent graduate who is enthusiastic about storytelling, business leadership, and digital content creation. You’ll be responsible for coordinating guests, managing production logistics, assisting with recording and editing, and ensuring the successful delivery and promotion of each episode. You’ll also contribute to growing the audience, increasing views, listens, and social media engagement across all podcast platforms.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the full production lifecycle of the Business Unusual podcast series from planning and pre-production to recording, editing, publishing, and post-promotion.
• Coordinate with guests, hosts, and internal teams to schedule recordings, brief participants, and manage logistics.
• Assist with audio recording and editing, ensuring professional-quality output.
• Research topics, trends, and potential guests relevant to the Business Unusual theme.
• Write episode descriptions, show notes, and promotional content for various digital platforms.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote episodes and drive audience engagement.
• Grow podcast views, listens, and followers across platforms through creative content distribution and analytics-driven strategies.
• Capture and edit short-form video or audio snippets for social media and marketing campaigns.
• Track performance metrics and contribute ideas to improve reach and engagement.
• Support other content projects and initiatives within Topco Media when required.

Requirements:

• A relevant degree or diploma in Media, Journalism, Communications, Film, Sound Engineering, or related field.
• Strong interest in podcasting, business storytelling, and digital media.
• Basic skills in audio production software (e.g., Audacity, Adobe Audition, GarageBand, or similar).
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Strong writing and research abilities.
• Familiarity with social media trends and audience growth strategies.
• Creative, proactive, and detail-oriented mindset.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to lead production of a flagship podcast series.
• Hands-on mentorship from experienced producers and editors.
• Exposure to top South African business leaders and innovators.
• A collaborative and creative team environment.
• Room for professional growth within a dynamic media company.

Should you be interested in this exciting position you can apply by emailing our Head of Events - Claire Garett to az.oc.ocpot@tterrag.erialc>u< with the subject line Podcast Producer 

Posted on 07 Sep 12:36, Closing date 6 Nov