Podcast Production and Promotion Internship

Illumine8 is seeking a Podcast Production and Promotion Intern to support content creation and promotion for the Illumine8 company brand and Breakout Moment Podcast.

This role focuses on producing podcast content and promoting the podcast and Illumine8-owned brands, including planning, drafting, creating, scheduling, and tracking content across social media posts, blog posts, emails, and other marketing channels. 

This is a hands-on role for someone who is organized, creative, detail-oriented, and interested in learning how podcasts are produced and promoted as well as audience building for content-based brands. 

Illumine8 Podcast Support

• Assist with pre-production planning, including episode scheduling, guest coordination, and preparing show notes, talking points, and interview summaries
• Support recording sessions by helping set up equipment, managing files, and ensuring audio/video quality
• Assist with post-production editing of audio and video, including trimming, adding intros/outros, captions, and branded graphics
• Create and repurpose podcast clips, audiograms, and short-form videos for social distribution
• Draft episode titles, descriptions, and show notes optimized for podcast platforms and SEO
• Help publish and schedule episodes across podcast hosting and distribution channels (e.g., Podbean, YouTube)
• Maintain the podcast production calendar and track episodes through each stage of production
• Organize and manage podcast assets, recordings, and content files
• Monitor podcast performance metrics (downloads, plays, engagement) and help compile reporting insights

Illumine8 Brand Social Media & Promotion Support

• Assist with brand copywriting for Illumine8 and Podcast brand on owned distribution channels including: website, blogs, email, and social media
• Assist with planning and maintaining the social media calendar for the Illumine8 company brand and The Breakout Moment Podcast
• Draft captions, post copy, and content ideas aligned with Illumine8’s brand voice
• Create social graphics, quote cards, carousels, short-form videos, and promotional assets using existing templates
• Repurpose podcasts, webinars, thought leadership, and training content into social posts
• Schedule and publish content across relevant Illumine8 brand channels
• Monitor engagement activity and flag items that need response
• Track performance metrics and help compile reporting insights for social media, website, and email channels

Administrative and Team Support

• Help organize digital assets, content drafts, and project files
• Attend team check-ins and contribute ideas for improving content production
• Support related content and marketing projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Interest in all aspects of podcast production
• Interest in social media, content creation, marketing, or online education
• Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and podcast content
• Comfortable using Canva or similar design tools
• Able to create short-form copy and basic branded visual assets
• Organized and able to manage deadlines and multiple projects
• Able to follow brand guidelines and apply feedback consistently
• Interest in supporting self-paced training products or digital courses
• Familiarity with HubSpot, CRMs, email marketing, or scheduling tools is a plus

KPIs

• Social content for Illumine8 brands is created and published accurately and on time
• Brand voice and visual standards are followed consistently
• Podcast and company social channels remain active, organized, and engagement-focused
• Written and visual materials are proofread, formatted, and ready for use
• Content support helps improve brand visibility and training-product promotion