Jimmy's Jobs of the Future

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Episode notes

In this episode of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future, Jack Davenport discusses the significant growth of Goldhanger, expanding from 5 to 28 employees within a year, focusing on the development of a video team to support YouTube and social media content.

The conversation reveals the strategic shifts in hiring to support content production, commercial strategies, and the importance of senior hires for organizational balance.

Jack also touches on the challenges of scaling a podcast company, the move towards video content to reach broader audiences, and the future of podcasting and its job market.

Moreover, Jack shares anecdotes of working with high-profile talent and the strategic thinking behind launching successful shows. The discussion encapsulates the fluid and expansive nature of media production careers and the evolving landscape of podcasting as a medium.

00:00 Welcome to Jimmy's Jobs of the Future

00:09 Rapid Growth and Team Expansion at Goldhanger

01:45 Strategic Hiring and Role Evolution

02:12 Building a Commercial Team and Professionalizing Operations

02:41 From BBC to Business: Jack's Journey

03:21 Content Strategy and Production Challenges

05:01 The Role of an Executive Producer

06:53 Recruiting the Right Talent for Goldhanger

08:37 Podcasting's Evolution and Goldhanger's Direction

10:50 Exploring New Revenue Streams and Commercial Strategies

15:24 Building and Managing a Podcast Community

34:01 The Future of Podcasting and Expanding into Video

37:44 Strategic Investments and Future Plans

42:07 Insights on Audience Engagement and Content Creation

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