PodPlus Studios is seeking a highly technical, detail-oriented Podcast Production & Engineering Assistant to support podcast productions both in-studio and while traveling to locations across the United States, including occasional weekend work.
PodPlus Studios is a full-service podcast and video production studio in Jupiter, Florida, helping creators, entrepreneurs, and brands bring their ideas to life through professional audio and video recording, podcast production, post-production, content creation, and strategic storytelling.
This is a hands-on production role.
The ideal candidate is someone who is comfortable working with professional audio and video equipment, understands the technical details behind a successful podcast production, and can confidently troubleshoot issues in real time.
You are equal parts technician, production assistant, problem solver, and equipment operator.
This role requires someone who thrives in fast-moving production environments, pays close attention to technical details, takes ownership of equipment and setup, and understands that a successful recording starts well before the cameras begin rolling.
The role will involve traveling to podcast locations, transporting and setting up production equipment, operating gear during recordings, and breaking down mobile studios after productions. In addition to mobile productions, this person will support day-to-day studio operations and post-production workflows from PodPlus Studios in Jupiter, Florida.
You report directly to the Senior Editor and PodPlus Studios Manager.
About the Role
The Podcast Production & Engineering Assistant is responsible for helping ensure every podcast production is technically prepared, professionally executed, and properly organized from setup through post-production.
You will work closely with producers, engineers, hosts, and the broader production team to support both mobile and in-studio recordings.
This role owns technical readiness.
You are responsible for making sure equipment is organized, charged, transported, connected, tested, monitored, and properly stored. During productions, you will help monitor audio, video, and recording systems while proactively identifying and resolving technical issues.
You should be comfortable working independently when necessary, adapting quickly to different production environments, and maintaining a high technical standard even when timelines are tight.
Weekend availability and travel to various production locations will be required based on production schedules.
Core Responsibilities
Mobile Podcast Production
- Travel to various production locations, including weekends as needed
- Transport, load, unload, organize, and protect professional audio and video equipment
- Set up complete mobile podcast production environments
- Set up and operate cameras, microphones, lighting, tripods, monitors, and supporting production gear
- Properly place and connect microphones, cameras, lighting, and recording systems
- Perform thorough audio, video, and equipment checks before every recording
- Break down productions efficiently and ensure all equipment is accounted for before leaving a location
- Serve as the on-site producer during podcast recordings, directing hosts and guests, managing the flow and pacing of the session, identifying moments that require clarification or improvement, requesting retakes when needed, and ensuring the production captures high-quality, usable content.
Audio & Video Engineering Support
- Monitor audio levels, camera feeds, recording status, and overall technical quality throughout recordings
- Understand and manage basic audio concepts including gain, levels, signal flow, monitoring, and microphone placement
- Identify potential audio, video, lighting, or recording issues before they impact production
- Troubleshoot technical problems quickly and effectively during live recording environments
- Assist production engineers and producers with technical needs throughout each recording
- Maintain consistent technical standards across both mobile and in-studio productions
Studio Support
- Assist with podcast recordings at PodPlus Studios in Jupiter, Florida
- Assist with setting up the studio before productions, including cameras, microphones, lighting, monitors, and recording equipment
- Conduct technical checks before hosts and guests begin recording
- Support producers and engineers throughout recording sessions
- Reset and organize the studio after productions
- Assist with ongoing studio improvements, equipment maintenance, and technical organization
- Ensure the studio remains clean, organized, and production-ready
Media Management & Post-Production
- Transfer audio and video footage immediately following productions
- Organize production files using established naming and folder structures
- Create and verify backups of recorded media
- Manage large audio and video files carefully and efficiently
- Perform light audio and video editing as needed
- Sync audio and video footage
- Complete basic cuts, timeline organization, and file preparation
- Prepare media for handoff to editors and other members of the production team
Equipment Management & Technical Readiness
- Maintain organized, clean, charged, and production-ready equipment
- Keep track of cameras, microphones, cables, batteries, memory cards, lighting, tripods, and supporting accessories
- Proactively identify damaged, missing, malfunctioning, or unreliable equipment
- Test equipment regularly rather than waiting until production day to discover issues
- Maintain organized equipment storage and production kits
- Help establish and follow equipment checklists and production procedures
- Ensure gear is properly packed and protected for transportation
What Success Looks Like in This Role
A successful Podcast Production & Engineering Assistant ensures:
- Every production is technically ready before recording begins
- Mobile setups are organized, efficient, and professionally executed
- Audio, video, lighting, and recording systems are properly configured and monitored
- Technical problems are identified and resolved quickly
- Equipment remains organized, maintained, charged, and ready for the next production
- Footage is transferred, organized, backed up, and prepared correctly
- Producers, engineers, hosts, and guests can focus on the production without worrying about technical issues
- Studios and mobile production environments operate smoothly and consistently
- Nothing gets overlooked during setup, recording, breakdown, or media handoff
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with professional audio, video, cameras, microphones, and lighting
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to learn new equipment and software quickly
- Understanding of audio fundamentals including gain, levels, signal flow, monitoring, and microphone placement
- Comfortable setting up and troubleshooting podcast recording systems
- Familiarity with video cameras, lenses, lighting, tripods, monitors, and basic video production workflows
- Basic audio and video editing experience, including syncing footage and making basic cuts
- Comfortable transferring, organizing, and backing up large audio and video files
- Extremely detail-oriented with a strong commitment to technical quality
- Calm and resourceful when troubleshooting problems under pressure
- Organized, dependable, and capable of managing equipment and production responsibilities independently
- Comfortable working in fast-paced and changing production environments
- Professional attitude with strong communication and teamwork skills
- Willing and able to travel to various production locations
- Willing to work weekends as needed based on production schedules
- Able to lift, carry, load, and unload production equipment as required
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Previous experience working in podcast production, video production, live production, studio production, or a related technical environment
- Experience with multi-camera podcast or interview setups
- Familiarity with professional podcast microphones, audio interfaces, mixers, recorders, and monitoring systems
- Experience with professional or prosumer camera systems and lenses
- Familiarity with lighting setups for interviews and podcasts
- Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Audition, or similar editing software
- Understanding of media management, storage, backup, and file organization workflows
- Experience working on location and building temporary/mobile production setups
- Comfortable working with producers, engineers, creators, executives, hosts, and high-profile guests
- Comfortable operating within a fast-growing, entrepreneurial creative environment
Work Location: In person
