Podcast presenters live and breathe their industry. They listen to all types of podcasts for inspiration, keep up to date with topical issues and new developments relevant to the podcast they present. They need to stay on the pulse to bring new ideas and content to their podcast, or to find an interesting idea for a new one. On a typical day in the life of a podcast presenter, they will be researching their guests, writing scripts and interview questions. Social media support is also an important part of podcasting, so presenters need to think about the kind of visual content they might want for promotion.
Most professional podcast presenters do more than just present a podcast and often feature on other podcasts as well as host talks, conferences, and other industry events. They might be journalists, artists, TV presenters or even podcast producers. It’s a competitive industry so diversifying is key to longevity. The reality is that there is no “typical” day for a podcast producer. There are many opportunities that may come your way if you build up a profile as a talented and reliable podcast presenter - depending on the type of content you are known for, these could mean new projects coming your way without you needing to seek them!
