Podcast Production Assistant

Podcast VAs charge $35-$95 per hour or $200-$1,200 per episode.

Supporting 6-12 podcasters generates $50,000-$280,000 annually with 75-85% margins after software costs.

In 2025, podcasting continues growing with creators needing production support handling editing, show notes, guest coordination, and episode publishing.

Services include editing podcast audio (removing filler words, noise), creating show notes and episode descriptions, scheduling and coordinating guest interviews, uploading and publishing episodes, creating audiograms and promotional clips, managing podcast transcripts, submitting to directories (Apple, Spotify), and tracking podcast analytics.

Successful podcast VAs master audio editing (Audacity, Adobe Audition, Descript), understand podcast workflows, and deliver consistent quality.

Many specialize in specific podcast types (interview, solo, narrative) or industries.

The key is reliable weekly production, understanding podcast SEO, and freeing hosts to focus on content.

Most charge per episode or monthly retainers for weekly shows.

High-value clients include business podcasters, established shows with sponsors, interview shows with multiple weekly episodes, and podcast networks.