STUDENT - Career Center Podcast Student Staff

The Center for Career Exploration & Development creates and produces the Career Corner podcast, streaming on Spotify and YouTube, with a team of Podcast Student Staff. We are looking for new team members to join in Fall 2025, with a variety of podcasting skills! The podcast includes interviews with students, alumni, faculty, and staff who share their success stories and provide the latest information that will help students in their career journey. The Career Center is looking for students who are engaging and energetic and who can bring new life to the podcast in the Fall of 2025.  

The format and content of the podcast will be determined by the student team, with support from the Associate Director, and in the spirit of the intended purpose of the podcast. The producer will be responsible for deciding the direction of the podcast, coordinating guests, and editing the video/audio. The host will be responsible for conducting interviews with guests, and coming up with thoughtful questions based on their experiences. The marketing and media strategist will help to promote the podcast through social media and other promotions.   

These paid positions (earning the current student employee rate of $15.50/hr.) allow students to use their creativity and communication skills to have engaging conversations related to topics of career exploration and development.  

We are looking to hire 1-3 students, depending on their skills and interest. A single student may be able to fill multiple roles.    

Host Job Description: 

• The Host of the podcast will be working closely with the student Producer to enact the podcast production timeline. 
• The Host will record interviews with IC alums, and current students/faculty/staff.  
• This role will work with the Producer to develop engaging questions and themes for each episode.  
• The Host will work alongside the director and associate director of the Career Center who will provide context and direction and will have final determination, along with other necessary stakeholders, regarding what the finished product needs to include.  
• This student employment position will take place from August 2025, through the end of the spring 2026 semester (with the opportunity to continue into the following fall if all parties are interested) and the Host will be expected to work 2-5 hours per week. 
• This role will be conducted in a hybrid capacity, with some in-person work required. 

Required Skills: 

• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills 
• Excellent verbal communication and storytelling skills to engage an audience.
• Ability to conduct interviews with confidence and professionalism.
• Creativity in developing thoughtful and engaging questions.
• Adaptability to adjust to different interview styles and guest personalities.
• Organizational skills to prepare for interviews and coordinate with the Producer.
• Basic understanding of podcast production workflows and timelines.
• Interest in career development.
• Commitment to support, educate, and empower students from minority identity groups.

Producer Job Description: 

• The Producer will guide the entire student team and provide direction in terms of episode themes. 
• The Producer will contact and coordinate scheduling with guests, ensuring to answer any questions they may have, and maintaining their signed agreements. 
• The Producer will coordinate the podcast production timeline, ensuring deadlines are met for recording, editing, and publishing episodes.
• The Producer will be responsible for editing all audio/video recordings, deciding which content to include, and completing the final version of the episode. They are responsible for the quality of the content. 
• Work alongside the director and associate director of the Career Center to align the podcast with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.
• This student employment position will take place from August 2025, through the end of the spring 2026 semester (with the opportunity to continue into the following fall if all parties are interested) and the Producer will be expected to work 2-6 hours per week. 
• This role will be conducted in a hybrid capacity, with some in-person work required.

Required Skills: 

• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills 
• Proficiency in audio editing software (e.g., Audacity, GarageBand, Adobe Audition, Pro Tools) and basic video editing skills.
• Attention to detail in editing and ensuring the quality of audio and video content.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to coordinate schedules and meet dead