About the job Podcast Producer (Performance Contract) - RemoteEngagement:1099 contractor. Per-episode + download-share.Location:Remote.A note from the founderA podcast is not an audio file. It is a relationship engine.The Wilkinson Firm is positioned to host the conversations the workforce industry is not having. CMHCs, hotels, federal contractors, MBE founders, behavioral health operators, hospitality strategy executives - the buyer set we serve is the guest set we want on air.We need a producer who can run the full operation: guest sourcing, prep briefs, recording coordination, audio polish, episode publishing, distribution, and show-notes craft.This is a performance role with a clear climb. Lower starter rates. Real upside as the show scales.What you would doSource and book guests aligned with TWF's three divisions (HR Advisory, PHES, GovCon)Pre-interview prep briefs for the founder before each recordingCoordinate recording logistics, post-production, audio polishWrite show notes, episode descriptions, time-stamped chaptersManage publishing across Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and embedded distributionCoordinate clipping (work alongside Podcast Clipper)Track downloads, retention, sponsorship pipelineCompensation - Climbing LadderStage 1 (first 90 days, mission-aligned starter rate):$100 per published episode$1 per 100 downloads above 250 baselineStage 2 (after 10 published episodes + sustained download growth):$200 per published episode$1 per 100 downloads above 250Sponsorship attribution % when sponsors closeStage 3 (after 25 episodes + scale gate):$400 per published episode$1 per 100 downloads10% of sponsorship revenueSenior advisor track opensWho we want2-5 years producing a B2B or industry podcastFamiliar with Riverside, Descript, Squadcast, or equivalentStrong guest-sourcing instinct, network in our verticals a plusClean audio editing capabilityDistribution-savvy across major platformsWriting fluency for show notes and descriptionsBonus:Existing relationships with workforce, behavioral health, hospitality, or government services thought leaders.Who we are not forProducers who only handle technical operations (we need creative + strategic too)Anyone who has never published a podcast that grew measurablyGeneralist content marketers without podcast-specific experienceBefore our conversation - take a look at the firmMain firm:thewilkinsonfirm.comHR Advisory practice:hr.thewilkinsonfirm.comPremium Hospitality + Event Staffing:hospitality.thewilkinsonfirm.comLinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewilkinsonfirmHow to start the conversationEmail:[email protected] line:Podcast Producer - [Your Name]In your note, send:Podcasts you have produced (links + role)The biggest download number you have driven3-5 guest names you would book for TWF in the first 30 daysYour weekly capacityWe respond within 48 hours.We do not ghost.