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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