Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this RFP is to engage the best podcast production expert to manage all facets of the existing DCVC podcast studio at BJP, which includes (a) all aspects of operations, production, pre-and post-show needs, marketing, booking & scheduling, and all other matters related to creating a vital and financially successful podcast studio asset capable of replication and growth. Additionally, as additional sites are approved for development, the engaged podcast expert will work with DC to guide the design, development, buildout, equipping, and launch of these new sites, and subsequently take over the operational and managerial duties thereof. Manage the current podcast studio at BJP and any future podcast studio’s that DC chooses to rollout in the region. Working closely with DCVC community managers and community management software and technologies to oversee the booking, scheduling and professional communication with prospective or existing podcasters before, during and after podcast tapings. Work within DC ‘s established podcast fee parameters for users. Maintain all aspects of the podcast studio facilities, equipment, tools and assets at all times. Provide skilled engineer(s) / production personnel for each podcast taping and include in their services a pre-show tutorial and advisory session with the incoming podcaster, and a brief post-show overview. Subject to advance approval by DC, make additional professional services available (for a fee) to current or prospective podcasters such as show editing, inserts, creative writing, coaching, etc. Work with DC marketing department and other DC divisions and professionals to promote and market the studio and its brand, services, and vision. Place all podcast shows on the dedicated DC channel(s) and give general advisory input to podcasters on marketing and promotions of their shows. Maintain ongoing and open communications and collaboration with DC and the DCVC community managers on all aspects of the studio, its scheduling, and its operations within the DCVC facilities. The podcast studios and the DCVC facilities will work together in a unified, supportive basis.
