Podcast Marketing & PR Assistant (Outreach / Directory Submissions)

Job Type: Part-time to start (10 to 20 hrs/week), potential to grow
Work Hours: Flexible / async (some overlap with US hours preferred)

ABOUT US

We run a growing podcast for the home service industry, a show for owners and operators in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, cleaning, landscaping, and more. We want it to be known across the home service and business podcast world. (We'll share the show name with applicants we move forward with.)

WHAT THIS ROLE IS REALLY ABOUT

This is NOT a paid-ads or "growth hacking" role. This is outreach, PR, and visibility work. Your job is to get our podcast in front of more people by getting it listed, ranked, recognized, and linked everywhere it possibly can be.

If you are organized, persistent, great at writing short outreach messages, and you enjoy checklist-style work that produces visible wins, you'll love this.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Directory submissions: Make sure the podcast is listed on every relevant platform and directory (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Goodpods, Podchaser, Listen Notes, Podcast Index, iHeart, etc.) with complete, optimized profiles.
- "Best podcast" list outreach: Find and submit our show to "Top Home Service Podcasts" and "Best Business Podcasts" roundup lists (Feedspot-style lists, niche blogs, industry newsletters). Track who we've pitched and follow up.
- Awards submissions: Research and submit our show to relevant podcast awards (e.g., Signal Awards, Podcast Awards) in the right categories.
- Backlink & visibility outreach: Reach out to home service blogs, communities, and newsletters to get us mentioned, linked, or recommended.
- Tracking: Keep a clean spreadsheet of every site, list, award, and contact: status, date submitted, follow-up date, result.

NICE TO HAVE (NOT REQUIRED)

- Light social media content: turning episodes into short clips/posts to attract attention. (If you can do this, mention it. It's a bonus, not a requirement.)

YOU'RE A GREAT FIT IF YOU

- Have done podcast PR, directory submissions, link-building, or outreach VA work before
- Write clear, friendly, persuasive short messages in excellent English
- Are extremely organized and follow up without being reminded
- Take initiative. You find opportunities, not just complete the ones I hand you

HOW TO APPLY

Please do the following so I know you actually read this:

1. Start your reply with the phrase: "I get podcasts on the map"
2. Tell me about one podcast, brand, or business you've helped get visibility for, and what you specifically did.
3. List 3 places or lists you would submit a home service podcast to in your first week.

Applications that skip these steps will not be reviewed. Looking forward to hearing from you!