LIGHTS is looking for a proactive, technically proficient, and digitally savvy Podcast Promotion & Technical Coordinator to lead podcast documentation, production, publishing, distribution, and promotion. The candidate will coordinate podcast production, manage uploads across digital platforms, ensure accurate metadata and publishing schedules, execute promotional campaigns, and monitor podcast performance. The role requires a combination of podcast production knowledge, digital marketing understanding, and technical platform management skills. The candidate will work closely with video editors, content creators, and the social media team to ensure every podcast episode reaches its intended audience.

Key Responsibilities
• Podcast Production & Coordination
• Coordinate podcast recording and production activities.
• Manage the podcast production workflow and ensure episodes are delivered on time.
• Coordinate with video editors and internal teams for final episode files.
• Ensure all audio and video assets are ready for publishing.
• Maintain an organised archive of podcast episodes and related assets.
• Podcast Publishing & Platform Management
• Manage podcast uploads and publishing across YouTube and relevant audio streaming platforms.
• Coordinate thumbnails, episode titles, descriptions, tags, and metadata.
• Ensure proper formatting, categorisation, and optimisation of every episode.
• Manage podcast distribution across relevant platforms.
• Ensure every episode is published according to the planned schedule.
• Monitor published episodes for technical errors, incorrect metadata, or upload issues.
• Podcast Promotion & Digital Marketing
• Plan and execute promotional campaigns for every podcast episode.
• Coordinate promotional content with the social media and video editing teams.
• Ensure timely publishing of teasers, trailers, highlights,



and episode announcements.
• Develop strategies to improve podcast visibility, discoverability, and audience growth.
• Coordinate cross-platform promotion across YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other relevant channels.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting
• Monitor podcast views, downloads, reach, impressions, and audience engagement.
• Track episode-wise performance across publishing platforms.
• Prepare periodic performance reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve audience retention, engagement, and overall podcast growth.
• Recommend improvements based on performance insights and audience behaviour.
• Scheduling & Workflow Management
• Maintain a structured podcast publishing calendar.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure timely delivery of content.
• Track episode production, editing, approvals, promotion, and publishing status.
• Ensure deadlines are met and publishing delays are minimized.
• Maintain consistency across the entire podcast publishing workflow. Required Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Digital Marketing, Media Studies, or a related field.
• Prior experience in podcast production, digital media, content distribution, or social media operations.
• Understanding of YouTube Studio and podcast publishing platforms.
• Knowledge of episode metadata, SEO, titles, descriptions, thumbnails, and content optimisation.
• Understanding of digital marketing and social media promotion.




• Familiarity with podcast distribution platforms such as Spotify for Creators and other audio platforms.
• Robust coordination, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage publishing schedules and multiple content workflows.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets, Excel, and digital content management tools. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience managing YouTube channels or podcast platforms.
• Knowledge of audio and video production workflows.
• Familiarity with podcast analytics and digital performance tools.
• Experience coordinating with video editors, designers, and social media teams.
• Understanding of research-based, educational, or knowledge-driven content. Ideal Candidate Profile Someone who understands the complete podcast lifecycle, from recording coordination and post-production to publishing, distribution, and promotion. The ideal candidate should be able to independently manage the podcast publishing process, coordinate with multiple teams, ensure timely episode releases, and implement promotional strategies that drive consistent audience growth. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Performance Will Be Evaluated Based On
• Publishing Timeliness: Percentage of podcast episodes published according to schedule.
• Promotional Execution: Completion of planned promotional campaigns for each episode.
• Podcast Reach & Growth: Improvement in views, downloads, reach, and audience engagement.
• Publishing Accuracy: Number of publishing errors, incorrect metadata entries, and technical issues.
• Workflow Efficiency: Timely coordination with editors and social media teams, with minimal production or publishing delays.

Skills:
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