Podcast Producer & Media Relations Coordinator

San Diego, CA (On-site)

$75K/yr – $85K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Own podcast production and external storytelling for Firestorm, driving end-to-end creation and distribution with executive-level coordination.

  • Own end-to-end podcast production from planning to publication and promotion.
  • Must-have: 2+ years producing podcasts or media content with ownership.
  • Standout: Experience shaping external messaging with leadership on strategic initiatives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the podcast end to end, including episode planning, guest sourcing, scheduling, recording coordination, publishing, and promotion
  • Develop episode topics and series arcs aligned with company priorities, brand positioning, and target audience
  • Prepare guest briefs, run of show documents, and manage release and consent workflows
  • Maintain the podcast calendar and ensure consistent production cadence and timely delivery
  • Ensure consistency in tone, messaging, and brand across all episodes and distribution channels
  • Track podcast performance metrics and translate insights into content and distribution improvements
  • Coordinate with design and web teams to maintain podcast pages, artwork, and show notes
  • Drive narrative development and external positioning for Office of the CEO priority initiatives
  • Produce partner-facing and go-to-market materials including decks, one-pagers, and branded collateral
  • Draft press releases, announcements, and external communications and manage distribution timing

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field
  • 2+ years of experience producing podcasts or media content with demonstrated ownership of delivered outputs
  • U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
  • Excellent written communication skills across formats including briefs, show notes, press releases, and partner materials
  • Familiarity with podcast publishing platforms, distribution tools, and content management systems
  • Experience coordinating with external guests, senior stakeholders, or media contacts
  • Experience producing external-facing communications materials such as decks, one-pagers, press releases, or brand assets
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and high ownership expectations

Preferred

  • Interest in defense, autonomy, emerging technology, and national security
  • Ability to translate complex technical or policy topics into clear and compelling narratives
  • Strong storytelling instincts and editorial judgment
  • Comfort working with senior executives, operators, and subject matter experts
  • Experience supporting or working closely with C-suite leadership
  • Familiarity with design tools such as Canva, Figma, or Adobe Creative Suite
  • Experience analyzing media engagement metrics and translating insights into actionable recommendations
  • High attention to detail and strong follow-through
  • Self-starter mindset with the ability to identify needs, build processes, and improve them over time

Benefits

  • We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals
  • Equity grants for new hires
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November, & December.
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • Lifestyle Spending Account
  • FSA
  • DCFSA
  • HSA
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Firestorm

We are building the future of modular, open-source architectures supporting the Department of Defense requirements to create Affordable Mass. Firestorm is redefining military expectations for on-site modularity to support the widest array of mission areas.

Founded in 2022
San Diego, California, USA
146 employees (5 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
18.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.4%
Direct
44.9%
Referral
7%
Social
14.2%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~146

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
4 (3% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$67.5M
Last Raise
$12M
Series A, 8 months ago

Funding History

  • Jul 2025
    Debt Financing • $12M
  • Jul 2025
    Series A • $35M
  • Dec 2024
    Series A

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