Podcasting Job

Turns out, going to the Podcast Show in London... was the missing piece to this whole adventure. Mentioned in this episode: The Podcast ShowThe IWPAs: International Women's Podcast AwardsCanadian freelance producer Jess SchmidtFreeFrom, disrupting the non-profit sectorAlexander Damiano Ricci, COO of EuropodThis episode was produced and edited by Brune Smith, with help from Julia Mermelstein and Mitch Butler. Special thanks to Erin Rodgers, Julie Martens, Jess Schmidt, Alexander Damiano Ricci, Emma Krebs, Kattie Laur, and Andrew Heron.I'm on LinkedIn! Reach out and say hi here.---Thank you for your support! If you enjoyed this show, please hit "share" and send it to a friend, and leave a review of this podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brunesmith.substack.com

Should I come back on LinkedIn after years away, in order to find work in podcast production? If so, with what boundaries? Hear me receive guidance from 2 startup co-founders.This episode was produced and edited by Brune Smith, with help from Julia Mermelstein and Mitch Butler. Special thanks to Erin Rodgers and Andrew Heron.Say hello at [email protected]. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brunesmith.substack.com

I'm going to The Podcast Show in London, it starts tomorrow! As a Highly Sensitive Producer, here's what's on my mind. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brunesmith.substack.com

Industry insights and networking advice for beginner professional audio makers, from Jonathan Groubert of Grew Bear Media, and Lucas Derycke of KlankVerbond.UKAN: UK Audio NetworkThis episode was produced and edited by Brune Smith, with help from Julia Mermelstein and Mitch Butler. Original episode concept by Mitch Butler. Special thanks to Milda Varnauskaite, Angela Thomas, Toon Van Mierlo at Passa Porta, Brussels' International House of Literature, where I also script most of my episodes. Special thanks as well, to Erin Rodgers and Andrew Heron. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brunesmith.substack.com

Precious advice for indie podcasters going pro, from Brittany Duggan of Pacific Content (award-winning branded podcasts), and Amelia Hruby of Softer Sounds (successful feminist podcast studio for entrepreneurs and creatives).Recommended reading: MAKE NOISE, A Creator's Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling, by Eric Nuzum.This episode was produced and edited by Brune Smith. Original episode concept by Mitch Butler. Special thanks to Julia Mermelstein, Brittany Duggan, Amelia Hruby, Kate Smalley, Erin Rodgers and Andrew Heron. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brunesmith.substack.com

An unexpected email from Canada... a true turning point in my job search. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 1 of "Première Personne with Brune Smith" (in English), the Podcast Show 2024 in London, PodBXL in Brussels in July 2024, the International Women's Podcast Awards, and, receiving help from friends. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brunesmith.substack.com

Wondery is hiring a US-based Story Editor. I'm currently in Europe. Still... a great opportunity to review my skill set, and apply to similar roles elsewhere. Let's dive in. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brunesmith.substack.com

What if my nonlinear path on both sides of the Atlantic was my biggest strength?Mentioned in this episode: Bodies of Stories, 20 Vulnerable Stories Told Live Online, edited and prefaced by Brune Smith. Première Personne with Brune Smith, my podcast of interviews (in English) about how first-person narratives can create communal empathy and heal the collective. The Brune Smith Podcast, weekly solo episodes for people who feel things differently. This episode was produced and edited by me, with help from Julia Mermelstein and Mitch Butler. Special thanks to Erin Rodgers. Please follow or subscribe to the podcast,and if you liked this episode, share away!Many thanks,Brune This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brunesmith.substack.com

3 tips before applying anywhere: Anchor yourself in your skills, Set up ways to consistently increase your industry knowledge, and Build a supportive mindset for yourself.Check out my 2 other podcasts on all listening platforms or YouTube:The Brune Smith Podcast: solo episodes, for people who feel things differently.Première Personne with Brune Smith (in English): interviews about how first-person narratives can transform the collective.Any advice? I'd love to hear from you: email me at [email protected] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brunesmith.substack.com

Does the Podcast Industry hire self-taught Producers? If so, what's the best way to position yourself and find a great job? Join podcaster Brune Smith in this 8-episode, real-time series where she reports back every week on her networking progress in hopes of bringing her skills to a team, so they can create world-class audio content together. Any advice or contacts I could get in touch with? Email me at [email protected] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brunesmith.substack.com