Podcast Supervisor

We enable companies and their leaders to prepare for, respond to, and thrive amidst the regularity of todays risks. GSR offers more than simple solutions and static strategies.

We help companies elevate their thought leadership, prominently position them in new markets and use our proprietary counter-crisis strategies to proactively respond when risks arise.

About the Role

Global Situation Room (GSR) and its award-winning podcasting division, Situation Room Studios (SRS), are seeking a dynamic Podcast Supervisor to join our team. This role is rooted in high-level guest booking, podcast production and project management with the opportunity to contribute to broader strategic communications and PR campaigns.

The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable booking a former head of state for an interview as you are managing production logistics or contributing to an earned media strategy. Strong writing and networking skills, a sharp news sense, and a deep understanding of politics and global affairs are essential.

Responsibilities

Podcast Booking & Production

• Identify and secure high-level guests for a prominent global affairs podcast, including diplomats, journalists, and subject matter experts.
• Conduct outreach with compelling invitations and perform pre-interviews to brief guests on topics, logistics, and format.
• Act as a day-to-day point of contact for podcast clients, overseeing timelines, deliverables, and budgets to ensure smooth execution across projects.
• Manage scheduling, research, and production logistics for podcast episodes, shorts, social media, and live events.
• Collaborate on editorial direction and develop timely, news-driven episode concepts.
• Coordinate logistics, run-of-show, and production timelines for live podcast recordings and related in-person or virtual events.
• Track and manage deliverables, budgets, vendor contracts, and any promotional partnerships for live podcast events..
• Track guest outreach and performance analytics using platforms like Megaphone, YouTube, and podcast analytics tools.

Strategic Communications

• Draft high-quality materials including media pitches, press releases, social media, briefing documents, and other content as needed.
• Identify media opportunities and contribute to traditional earned media strategies as appropriate.
• Monitor news cycles, conduct research, and support thought leadership positioning across multiple platforms.
• Collaborate on new business proposals and contribute to idea generation for firm growth.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, political science, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in journalism, media, podcast production or public relations required.
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to craft persuasive, tailored content quickly.
• Excellent editorial judgment and understanding of current affairs, global politics, and media trends.
• Proven ability to pitch stories and secure media coverage and/or guest bookings.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Ability to analyze podcasting analytics data and familiarity with platforms such as Megaphone, YouTube, and Spotify
• Proficient in editing/production tools such as Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro, and Canva
• Familiarity with media databases, podcast platforms, and social media strategy.

Benefits

• 100% of Platinum Kaiser Permanente Health Insurance Plan fully-paid
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Year-end bonus, based on work review
• $1000/year wellness subsidy
• Technology subsidy
• 5 weeks of remote work/year, which increases with time
• Retirement plan, eligible after 1 year of full-time employment
• Eligibility for a subsidized remote work program in Spain
• Opportunity for global travel
• Business development bonus
• Subsidized food and drinks at the office
• Subsidized sports and entertainment events

Work Location

The position is full-time and hybrid (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays are in-office days; Wednesdays and Fridays are virtual/remote).

Salary range: $70,000 to $85,000 (yearly rate) - subject to experience plus Health insurance, wellness subsidy, paid holidays, paid time off, sick leave, opportunities for international travel