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A Team You Need to Start a Podcast

If credits were included at the end of every podcast, they would be nearly as long as the credits in a movie. This is because behind every brilliant podcast lies a team of talented individuals. Let's take a moment and list them all!

This list will be helpful for those who are considering starting their professional podcast. It provides an overview of the tasks that your team will need to address. Make sure to save it so you don't lose it.

So, let's go! Here are the roles on a podcast team:

🦄 producer or showrunner is responsible for overseeing the entire project, ensuring the concept is implemented effectively, and developing the format.

🦎 project manager is responsible for monitoring the calendar and deadlines, as well as negotiating with guests, partners, and recording studios.

🦋 hosts - they host the podcast.

🦉 screenwriter writes a script for the presenter, collect a dossier on the guest so that the presenter knows the most interesting facts about them, and write headlines and episode descriptions.

🦔 editor makes everything sound logical, comprehensive, and engaging from different sources. It efficiently removes pauses and irrelevant content during the editing process.

🐎 sound engineer removes noise and reverberation from recordings, equalizes sound and volume, and seamlessly arranges it with music.

🦈 SEO optimizer improves the visibility of the podcast in search results.

🐙 SMM specialist prepares posts and audiograms to promote the podcast on social networks.

🐥 assistant releases episodes according to a schedule.

In fact, the podcast industry offers a wide range of roles beyond just hosting. Some examples include fact checker, storyteller, sound designer, and sales manager. Additionally, there are specialists who are involved in the production process, such as format consultants, illustrators, and composers.But it does not mean that you need to hire 15 people to start a podcast. New podcasts are typically launched by a small team, with each member taking on multiple roles.

If you find yourself in a situation where you don't have anyone in your team to fulfill a necessary role, don't hesitate to reach out to us or one of our colleagues for assistance. We would be more than happy to join and help out!