Job Description
Shameless Media is one of Australia's leading media brands. Our shows, including Shameless , Everybody Has A Secret , Style-ish and Inherited, are known for their fresh, funny, and thoughtful takes on the topics that matter to women.
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To continue the growth of our flagship show, we are looking for a passionate and experienced Podcast Producer to join our team.
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About the role
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The off-air Shameless Podcast Producer is responsible for helping bring Shameless to life each week - from shaping episode content and writing runsheets through to editing and delivering polished full-length video episodes.
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This is a hands-on creative production role for someone with strong editorial instincts, excellent attention to detail and a outstanding feel for what makes compelling podcast content.
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The Podcast Producer will lead/support the preparation for episode runsheets and edit two-to-three full-length video podcast episodes each week.
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Working closely with the Head of Department, Shameless producers, and co-hosts, they will help ensure that every Shameless episode is thoughtful, engaging, well-structured, and produced to a consistently high standard.
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Job title: Podcast Producer
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Reporting to: Head of Podcasts
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Location: Cremorne, Melbourne
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Type: Full-time
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WFH split: 4 days in-office, 1 day at home
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Experience: three to five years of employment in audio (podcasting and radio), with audio editing experience
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Preferred commencement: October, ****
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Key responsibilities
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Runsheet preparation:
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Own the development and writing of the Thursday and Friday Shameless episode runsheets.
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Ensure runsheets are thoroughly researched, factually accurate and aligned with the Shameless tone and audience.
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Structure runsheets in a way that enables natural, engaging conversations between the hosts.
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Assist with Monday episode runsheets and research where required.
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Work collaboratively with hosts and the broader team to respond to feedback and refine episode content ahead of recording.
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Edit approximately two to three full-length video podcast episodes per week, delivering polished final episodes to the required production standard.
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Edit with both the audience and the content in mind - considering pacing, structure, entertainment value and clarity, rather than simply executing a technical edit.
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Ensure episodes meet Shameless's standards for audio and video quality.
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Incorporate feedback from the Head of Podcast Production and other relevant stakeholders efficiently and accurately.
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Ensure all episodes are completed according to the podcast's production and publishing schedule.
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Contributing to the editorial direction of the show:
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Develop a strong understanding of the Shameless audience and what makes an episode resonate with them.
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Bring ideas for stories and segments to the podcast team.
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Stay across pop culture, entertainment, internet culture and the conversations our audience is having.
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Apply editorial judgement throughout the entire production process, from deciding how a story should be approached in a runsheet to determining what should stay or go in the final edit.
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Understand and protect the Shameless voice, ensuring the podcast remains thoughtful, entertaining, curious and distinctly Shameless.
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What we're looking for:
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3 + years experience in podcast production.
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Excellent writing, research and editorial skills (ideally a background in journalism or similar field).
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Strong video editing skills not necessary but highly favoured.
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A strong understanding of what makes compelling podcast content and an instinct for pacing, structure and storytelling.
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A genuine interest in pop culture, entertainment, internet culture and the kinds of conversations at the heart of Shameless.
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Strong attention to detail, particularly when it comes to research, fact-checking and final edits.
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The ability to manage multiple weekly deadlines and work effectively within a fast-moving production schedule.
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Confidence in receiving and implementing editorial feedback.
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Initiative and good judgement — someone who can identify a problem, think through a solution and know when to escape it.
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An understanding of the Shameless brand, voice and audience.
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📌 Podcast Producer (Victoria)
🏢 Shameless Media
📍 Victoria