The ideal candidate can develop, schedule and lead conversations with guests, with an eye for strong topics, on-air chemistry and what makes social media packaging/clipping of material across PT's many social media platforms.
Note: A Psychology Today staff editor will occasionally co-host or step in as host for select episodes.
Responsibilities
Hosting & Editorial
- Research topics, prepare questions, and plan/outline episodes
- Bring sharp editorial judgment and creative initiative to pitch and shape new episode ideas and formats
- Identify, research, and book guests (bloggers, subject-matter experts, researchers)
- Prepare for each episode — background research, question development, brief pre-interview calls with guests
- Maintain an organized, visible guest pipeline/calendar (upcoming guests, topics, scheduling status)
- Demonstrated podcasting experience — please share platforms, shows, or projects you've built, hosted, or produced
- Strong writing and editing fundamentals; familiarity with SEO and content management systems to maximize the reach of show notes.
- Comfortable and engaging on camera/mic
- A background in behavioral science, translational science writing, or clinical/research psychology is a strong plus; an individual with strong journalistic experience is also welcome to apply
- Collaborate with producer/editors on episode direction and quality, but they are not responsible for editing or technical production
- Characterizes the editorial content delivered by the Psychology Today expert authors on the homepage, and share who/if anyone you'd reach out to as a possible guest. Please share names of expert authors/bloggers whom you considered and why you landed on the individual you're pitching at this time. Please include a brief overview of how you'd approach the conversation, including several kick-off questions.
- Describes your experience with podcasting — platforms, shows, or projects you've hosted, produced, or contributed to (please include links/samples)
Contract position, no benefits. $2,000/month, based on weekly episode cadence (:4 episodes/month) plus ongoing guest-booking responsibilities.
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