6 Resources For Outsourcing Your Podcast Production
We could probably all agree that producing a podcast is time-consuming. There are several moving parts to consider – scriptwriting, editing, show notes, and everything in between. Sometimes, there just aren’t enough hours in the day to complete these tasks on your own – and that’s where outsourcing comes in handy.
Podcast outsourcing has become an industry in and of itself. Professionals from around the world are ready to assist with every aspect of your podcast production. The best part about it? They’re great at what they do. With some of us lacking the requisite skills in certain areas this is a great option to have. If you’re ever in need of good resources to outsource your podcast production, we’ve got you covered in the following post.
✴ Which parts of my podcast production can I outsource?
First, let us break down which parts of your podcast production you can outsource. (Spoiler alert! It’s pretty much everything):
Scriptwriting
Transcriptions
Show notes
Audio and video editing
Graphic design
Social media management
Guest Management
Website Management
There are many resources online that either specialize in one of these services or offer multiple services in one package. Below are some of our favorites.
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✴ Cashflow Podcasting
Cashflow Podcasting is an all-encompassing service, which promises to take near full control over your podcast production. Their service includes:
Audio Production: A team of audio editors who will take your unedited recordings and transform them into an awesome finished product. They will add intros, outros, and advertisements too.
Show Notes: Their writers will produce engaging outlines that promise to entice listeners.
Featured Image Creation: They create branded post images to help website visitors determine which episodes they want to watch.
Scheduling: They schedule episodes and publish them automatically to all the top podcasting platforms.
Online Resources: They provide additional training resources and strategies to help your podcast grow.
Cashflow Podcasting’s pricing starts at $899/ month, making it one of the pricier options available. If you have the budget, it should be a serious contender as they pretty much do all the work for you.
✴ Fancy Hands
Fancy Hands is a US-based virtual assistant service. In terms of podcasting, this is extremely useful when outsourcing your guest management. A virtual assistant will communicate back and forth with potential guests and schedule their appearances.
Fancy Hands promise a fast and affordable service. Their pricing model is based on the number of requests you make to your virtual assistant:
5 requests a month: $29.99 monthly
15 requests a month: $74.99 monthly
30 requests a month: $149.99 monthly
✴ Fiverr
Fiverr is a unique service that helps you find freelancers from across the globe. Simply go to their website and type in the service that you require. Some useful Fiverr services you might consider for your podcast include:
Graphic design
Voiceovers
Social media management
Podcast writing (transcriptions and scriptwriting)
Audio and video editing
The great thing about Fiverr is that you can shop around to find the best price available. You also have access to thousands of professionals that provide highly specialized services. Many of them will have a portfolio of past projects together with reviews on how successful they went. This makes it easier to find a pro that meets your exact needs.
✴ Podigy
Podigy is a great resource for a range of services in one central location. These include:
Audio Cleaning: Their editors will eliminate any background noise in your recordings.
Audio Editing: Their editors will cut out awkward silences and repeated “um” sounds in your delivery.
Technicalities: They promise to take care of small details such as file format, audio conversion, and bit rates.
Show Notes: Their writers will craft engaging outlines to attract listeners.
Scheduling Uploads: They will manage and schedule your uploads according to your preferences.
Podigy have a great reputation for working on some of the top podcasts in the industry. Their team of editors and writers are podcasters themselves, so they certainly know a thing or two about podcast production.
Their pricing starts at $549/ month for up to 5 episodes a month, published on a weekly basis. At $699/ month, their premium price plan offers additional services including: complete show notes, SEO optimization and an extra effort to match your personal style.
✴ Resonate Recordings
Resonate Recordings offer a whole host of services for your outsourcing needs. There’s a price plan and package for everyone:
Standard Package ($59 per episode): Adding intros, outros, advertisements, mixing, removing background noise, uploading and more with a 3-day turnaround.
Premium Package ($139 per episode): All standard features + enhanced mixing and mastering. The premium package promises to perfect your audio by eliminating dead air and unnecessary repeat words – all within 3 days.
Enhanced Package ($199 per episode): Includes custom production and sound design, more effects, music. This option is for those who require the highest level of production possible and comes with a 7-day turnaround.
Resonate Recordings also provide a range of “podcast launch services” for those just starting out. These launch services include:
Intro/ Outro Music (From $299)
Podcast Artwork (From $299)
Trailer Episode (From $199)
Voiceover (From $299)
Website Building/ Hosting (From $999 + $50 Monthly Hosting Fee)
You will receive a discount (ranging between 2% and 10%) if you buy any of these launch services in bulk.
✴ The Wave
That’s right, we’re going to throw our own hat in the ring. Here at The Wave, we offer production services for women by women. Our entire team from the audio engineers to the writers is female, and we specialize in serving female podcasters. Pricing for editing starts at $119 per month. If you want to learn more, get in touch at team@thewavepodcasting.com.
✴ Make your life easier
If you’re strapped for time or simply lacking some necessary skills, outsourcing can be your best friend. There are many more resources in addition to 6 included above that will cater to your needs – no matter how big or small. Whether you only want to outsource one aspect of your podcast production or get it off your hands completely, there are specialists out there that are readily available to enhance the quality of your content.
Want to find someone to help you with editing? Check out The Wave Editing.
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