Story pipeline: The quality of ideas and pitches that make it as episodes
Sourcing: the quality of reporting, including the sources and guests
Storytelling: the way each episode is told as a compelling story from a listener s point of view. You are an excellent writer who understands what writing for the ear means.
Production: working behind the scenes with the producer to ensure that final episodes are of world-class quality
Growth: working with the team to find various ways to promote your show and increase engagement
SKILLS
High standards of excellence, both at a personal and team level. Blended with leading-edge thinking, this creates a virtuous cycle of innovation and improvement for others too.
A feedback mentality, backed by the belief and practice of faster and better feedback loops in ideas, processes, and relationships
High energy and drive, because the host embodies the spirit and personality of the show
High integrity and journalistic ethics in everything you do, thus earning the unqualified trust of your colleagues.
Adaptability in the face of evolving goals and changing subscriber patterns. And tenacity and perseverance with respect to goals, metrics and plans. Affability and likability that puts sources and guests at ease, and gets them to hold meaningful and candid conversations on critical topics with you
Active listening, which means being able to hold a conversation while also truly listening to points being made with curiosity and empathy
Strong personal ambition translating into clear career goals