Part-time Podcast Editor/Producer

SHOW: The Ageless Warrior Lab with Dave Meyer
LOCATION: Remote, San Francisco Bay Area
START DATE: ASAP
COMPENSATION: Hourly or fixed monthly (with potential for future part- or full-time employment with benefits)

ABOUT THE SHOW
The Ageless Warrior Lab is a new weekly podcast hosted by Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) black belt and “BJJ Dirty Dozen” member Dave Meyer. Drawing from a lifetime in martial arts and business, Dave explores how principles from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and the martial arts apply to your life, success in business, and long-term health.

The target audience for this show is largely male, successful professionals interested in fitness and martial arts (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA specifically). Familiarity with that audience and their media preferences is a big plus.

Dave Meyer is a pioneer in BJJ, the first American to medal at black belt in a BJJ World Championship, author, coach, curriculum creator, and plant-based animal welfare advocate. He has won multiple BJJ world championships, and also has founded animal welfare nonprofits including the Adopt–a-Pet.com website. He has raised and deployed over $150 million in philanthropic capital and is considered a leader in the martial arts, animal welfare, and alternative proteins movements. At age 63, he still competes and wins in BJJ and brings deep insight, integrity, and impact to every episode.

We’re looking for a versatile and self-directed Podcast Editor/Producer with both technical production and marketing skills to help grow this podcast into a professional and influential platform.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Production Management
-Provide guidance on technical studio setup where needed (cameras, sound, lighting, etc)
-Be physically present at remote interviews that if on location (not in a rental studio) use two iphone cameras, DJI clip-on mics (or other equipment you suggest).
-Manage timelines, publishing schedule, and episode workflows
-Audio & Video Editing
-Edit video version for YouTube to a professional standard (e.g., cutting dead space, adding overlays/intros) under style guidance from Dave- with the goal being a compelling video that engages the target audience.
-Edit podcast audio version for pacing, polish, and clarity
-Add bumper music, transitions, and branding elements as needed
- Provide episode name and graphically designed thumbnail suggestions to Dave to approve.

Publishing & Promotion
-Write compelling show notes, and descriptions
-Upload and distribute full episodes to podcast platforms (Spotify, Apple, etc.) and YouTube
-Update website with new shows (we currently use Manus which is a new AI-driven website platform that makes this very easy)

Advertising & Analytics
-Manage paid promotion (e.g., Meta ads, YouTube ads) and allocate small test budgets effectively
-Track analytics across podcast and social platforms
-Spot trends, suggest experiments, and optimize for growth

REQUIREMENTS
Ideal Candidate Traits
-Strong editing and podcast-relevant technical skills
-Fluent in digital tools and workflows for podcast production and promotion. We currently use Descript, Squadcast for remote interviews, Buzzsprout for audio distribution, Google Drive for sharing of files, Asana for managing workflow, and Slack for ad hoc communications.
-Comfortable working solo and wearing many hats in a startup-style environment
-Self-motivated and organized with a “figure it out and make it happen” attitude
-Attention to detail
-Passion for personal growth, martial arts, fitness, animal welfare, plant-based eating, wellness, or storytelling is a plus!
-Bonus: experience supporting a thought leader or personal brand
This is a contract position to start, with flexible hours and room to grow. If the show proves successful, this role may evolve into a part- or full-time salaried position with benefits.

BENEFITS
This is a contract position to start, with flexible hours and room to grow. If the show proves successful, this role may evolve into a part- or full-time salaried position with benefits.