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Podcast Producer

Also known as: Audio Producer, Podcast Show Producer, Content Producer (Podcasting), Podcast Engineer

AI Impact Score

45/100

AI is transforming podcast production with automated transcription, editing tools, and distribution analytics, but the editorial judgment, guest relationships, and creative direction that make shows compelling remain distinctly human.

$40k – $110k

Salary Range

booming

Growth Outlook

38,000

Total Jobs (US)

+22%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Audio transcriptionBasic show notes writingStandard noise removal and levelingClip selection from long recordings

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

AI-assisted audio editing (Descript, Auphonic)Automated transcript-to-show-notesListener analytics and growth insightsAI clip generation for social media

Human-Safe Tasks (5)

Editorial vision and storytellingGuest booking and relationshipsCreative direction and format innovationBrand positioningCommunity engagement

Current Skills

Audio Editing (Adobe Audition, GarageBand, Descript)Podcast Distribution (RSS)Guest Research and BookingShow Notes and ContentAudio Quality and Acoustics