Podcast Manager (Guest Booking & Editing)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Podcast Manager (Guest Booking & Editing) based in Italy. As a Podcast Manager, you will oversee guest research, outreach, and editorial preparation for a weekly podcast focused on financial markets, trading, and investing. You will identify compelling guests, including fund managers, professional traders, authors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts. From the initial contact to scheduling recordings, you will manage the entire guest coordination process. You will also conduct in-depth research into each guest's background, achievements, publications, and previous interviews to develop engaging interview questions. Working directly with the podcast host, you will help maintain a consistent production schedule and ensure a smooth guest experience. This fully remote freelance opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about finance, strong editorial storytelling, and independent project management. Accountabilities You will manage the podcast guest pipeline from prospect identification through post-publication promotion, ensuring every episode is supported by thorough research and effective coordination. - Identify and research interesting potential guests, including fund managers, traders, financial authors, entrepreneurs, and other industry experts. - Evaluate potential guests and recommend the most relevant and engaging candidates to the podcast host. - Conduct guest outreach, manage follow-up communications, and maintain relationships with prospective contributors. - Coordinate recording schedules and confirm appointments with selected guests. - Research each guest thoroughly, including their professional background, investment track record, publications, books, and previous interviews. - Develop tailored interview questions based on each guest's expertise, experience, and professional achievements. - Maintain and regularly update the guest pipeline and booking status in Notion.

- Ensure clear communication and organization across multiple guest bookings and upcoming episodes. - Coordinate post-publication guest promotion by encouraging and facilitating the sharing of released episodes. - Use AI-powered tools and features to streamline research, outreach, organization, and editorial preparation. Requirements The ideal candidate is genuinely interested in financial markets and trading, combines strong German-language writing skills with excellent organizational abilities, and enjoys working independently in a fast-paced podcast environment. - Genuine interest in finance, investing, stock markets, and trading. - Ability to understand financial topics and distinguish knowledgeable industry professionals from individuals with limited expertise. - Excellent written German skills, with an engaging, natural, and conversational writing style. - Strong research skills and the ability to quickly understand a guest's professional background and areas of expertise. - Good communication and interpersonal skills for professional outreach and follow-up. - Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with the capacity to manage several guest relationships and bookings simultaneously. - Ability to work independently, take initiative, and maintain consistent progress without close supervision. - Familiarity with Notion or willingness to use it for guest tracking and project coordination. - Enthusiasm for AI tools and actively using AI-powered features within everyday workflows. - Previous experience in podcast production, guest booking, journalism, editorial research, or financial media is an advantage. - An established network within the financial industry is not required, as professional connections can be developed through the role. Benefits - Fully remote freelance opportunity, open to candidates worldwide.