Podcast Producer - Entertainment
A part time position at Persephonica, London England, UK
Persephonica is looking for an exceptional entertainment / comedy producer to join our team and work on a new, premium, personality-led comedy podcast fronted by major broadcast and podcast talent.
This role will particularly suit someone with strong live radio experience - a producer who is comfortable working at pace, handling contributors and callers, and shaping unpredictable moments into great, fun and sometimes ridiculous audio moments. You’ll be producing a bold, story-generating entertainment show with exceptionally high creative standards.
The Show
This is a listener-powered entertainment podcast built around the instincts of highly experienced broadcasters and podcasters. It blends personal storytelling, comedy and audience interaction to create a show that feels alive, immediate and communal. The show will be fully visualised, with video playing a central role in how the content is experienced and shared. Beyond the podcast itself, it is designed as a 360 show brand - one that builds a genuine community across the podcast, social platforms, message boards and live events.
The Role
You will be a key creative voice on the production, working closely with the hosts and a small production team to shape episodes from idea to delivery. This is a hands-on role for a producer who:
- Thrives in fast-paced, personality-led environments
- Is confident working with contributors, callers and listener submissions
- Understands how to build and nurture communities - both through audio and on social platforms
- Can spot great moments as they happen and help turn them into standout audio and video
- Advanced technical abilities - can set up a studio, operate a desk and edit audio to a high standard. The ability to edit video is preferable
- Is editorially experienced and knows where the line is Key responsibilities include
- Working with listeners and contributors to generate compelling content
- Producing studio and remote recording sessions with top-tier talent
- Editing and delivering polished, premium episodes
- Working closely with video and social teams to create culture-cutting moments
- Helping grow a highly engaged audience across podcasts, social media and wider community spaces
- Managing commercial client relationships, including delivering sponsorship campaigns for brands
The Ideal Candidate will...
- Have at least 5 years’ professional experience producing successful entertainment or comedy podcasts or radio shows (excluding student work or placements). The ideal candidate will have been the lead producer of a podcast or radio show
- Ideally have experience producing live radio or TV, including handling callers and audience interaction
- Have experience building and engaging communities through audio and social media
- Be excited by visualised podcasts and have some experience of TV, video or digital video content
- Be deeply passionate about radio, podcasts and comedy, with sharp editorial instincts
- Be confident generating and developing ideas independently
- Have advanced audio editing skills (Adobe Audition preferred)
- Be fully across pop culture, including late 90s / 00s references and current trends
- Have experience working with high-profile talent
- Understand media law and best editorial practice
- Have a strong instinct for social moments and engaging copy
- Be highly organised, collaborative and calm under pressure
- Be confident running studio and remote recording sessions
To apply
We are looking for the chosen candidate to start work in March 2026.
Location
This is a hybrid role, with a minimum of two days per week in the office / studio in London.
Payment
£300-350 per day depending on experience. Minimum 3 days a week. Project fee also an option and ideally this will transition into a staff role in time.
How to Apply
Please email hello@persephonica.com with the subject ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCER.
Include:
A short cover note explaining why you’re right for this role
Your CV
Links to examples of your best work (please send links rather than audio attachments)
You must have the right to work full-time in the UK.
Please ensure that you meet the requirements before applying - only applications that do will be considered. We are a small company, and due to the high number of applications we receive, we are afraid that we are unable to reply to candidates who have not made it to the next stage of the recruitment process.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 20th February 2026
About Persephonica
Persephonica is one of the UK’s leading podcast production companies, specialising in creating premium, habit-forming shows and 360 entertainment brands. Our work often starts with audio but extends far beyond it - into social platforms, online communities and live events.
We are majorly ambitious, think at scale, and move fast. We value production talent as much as the voices behind the mic and hold ourselves to exceptionally high standards.
We are committed to diversifying the audio industry, particularly by supporting people from lower-income backgrounds.
Please mention podnews.net in your application.
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