Contract Podcast Producer (Functional & Longevity Medicine Platform)

Location: Remote, available East Coast hours (Global Team)
Type: Part-Time Contract
Reports to: Platform Marketing Director

 

About the Role

New Frontiers in Functional Medicine is seeking an experienced Podcast Producer to support a globally recognized clinical education platform led by Dr. Kara Fitzgerald. Our podcast serves clinicians and healthcare professionals advancing functional and longevity medicine.

 

Key Responsibilities

Production & Recording

  • Attend 2 live virtual podcast recordings (Riverside) (with possibility of adding more)
  • Manage recording logistics and ensure high-quality audio/video capture
  • Provide real-time troubleshooting as needed

Editing & Post-Production

  • Edit full-length podcast episodes (audio + video) from raw recording to final cut
  • Ensure professional-level sound design, audio leveling, and visual consistency
  • Integrate intro/outro, sponsor placements, branding elements, and lower-thirds as needed
  • Create a polished highlight reel for each episode
  • Reformat and optimize full episodes for YouTube (titles, descriptions, timestamps, and coordination of thumbnails if applicable)
  • Edit and clean podcast transcripts for clarity, accuracy, and readability
  • Write and format show notes summarizing key topics, timestamps, guest information, and relevant links
  • Compile and organize episode assets for the website, including transcripts, show notes, embedded media, and supporting links
  • Export and format audio episodes for podcast platforms
  • Cut multiple short-form clips and reels from each episode, including b-roll, captions, and visual overlays where appropriate
  • Deliver final assets in platform-specific formats (YouTube, Instagram, podcast host, website, etc.)

Content Development

  • Collaborate with marketing team on campaign direction
  • Collaborate with Dr. Fitzgerald and the marketing team to develop, refine, and vet interview questions for each episode
  • Conduct light background research on guests to help shape thoughtful, relevant discussion topics
  • Prepare a structured question outline or run-of-show for each interview to ensure a clear narrative flow and key topics are covered
  • Create high-quality short-form video clips and reels from podcast footage
  • Incorporate b-roll and visual overlays where appropriate

Platform Management

  • Support transition from SoundCloud to a new podcast hosting platform
  • Manage uploads and distribution across audio and video platforms
  • Maintain episode organization and publishing schedule
  • Monitor ongoing metrics and episode performance

Guest Coordination

  • Support guest logistics and scheduling in collaboration with Dr. Fitzgerald and the marketing team
  • Ensure guests are prepared and technically set up prior to recording

Team Collaboration

  • Attend weekly Monday team meetings
  • Communicate clearly within a global, remote team environment

 

Required Qualifications

  • Proven experience producing and editing podcasts (audio + video)
  • Strong video editing skills (must have appropriate software and workflow)
  • Experience with Riverside (or similar remote recording platforms)
  • Ability to troubleshoot audio/video issues independently
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple moving parts
  • Self-starter who can operate with minimal oversight and proactively solve problems
  • Strong communication skills in a remote, global team environment
  • Comfortable working with high-level clinicians and healthcare professionals
  • Knowledge of functional medicine and/or integrative health is a bonus

 

How to Apply

If this role feels aligned, please send the following to Team@DrKaraFitzgerald.com

  • Resume
  • Portfolio or links to full podcast episodes (audio + video) you’ve produced
  • 2–3 examples of short-form clips or reels you’ve edited
  • Your hourly rate or estimated monthly retainer range