The Role
The Podcast Researcher conducts research, verifies information, prepares briefs, identifies guests, and organizes materials to support podcast production.
Summary Generated by Built In
You’re naturally curious. You seek solutions whether you’re completing a puzzle or navigating the complexities of a large project. Hello Podcast Researcher! Join us.
The Podcast Researcher gathers and verifies information for a podcast, ensuring accuracy and depth in its content. He/She researches topics, finds credible sources, checks facts-checking, and identifies potential guests. The Podcast Researcher also involves preparing research dossiers, writing interview questions, and supporting production by organizing materials and assisting with logistics.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough research on topics, current events, and potential guests
- Source credible information fast and verify all information for accuracy and credibility
- Prepare research briefs, summaries, and guest prep documents
- Identify, vet, and sometimes assist in outreach to potential guests
- Maintain detailed records and organize research materials to support the production team
- Sometimes analyze audience data and trends to help tailor content
- Help create deeper, more engaging, and well-supported discussions
- Free up hosts and producers to focus on other aspects of production
Job Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in journalism, political media, and long-form digital content; ideally on a fast-paced show or news outlet
- Must have ability to sift through large amounts of information, analyze it, and summarize findings effectively
- Must be meticulous in fact-checking and source verification
- Must have familiarity with SEO trends and audience psychology
- Must be able to write clear and concise research briefs and communicate effectively with the production team
- Must be able to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Must have the flexibility to work on different topics and adapt to project needs
- Must be proficient with common software, particularly MS Office
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, or a related field is advantageous
Compensation: Salary + Performance-Based Bonus, Comprehensive Benefits Package. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary from the range listed above.
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Valuetainment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
Top Skills
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The Company
What We Do
Valuetainment is a part of the Patrick Bet-David family of companies. Along with Bet-David Consulting and Minnect, we are growing in the media, consulting, and production space.
Valuetainment hosts 15 channels with more than a billion YouTube views. We create short and long form content, host live events, and produce several podcasts (e.g., The PBD Podcast, The Unusual Suspects, The Biz Doc, Her Talk, Dangerous Conversations).
The future looks bright. Join us.
