Job Title: Summer Podcast Production Intern
Organization: Age of Aging Podcast / Penn Memory Center
Location: Ralston House, 3615 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (Hybrid)
Duration: Summer internship with possibility to extend into academic year (15 hours/week)
About the Role
The Age of Aging Podcast seeks a motivated and curious intern to support podcast production. This is an opportunity to participate in episode concept development, publication and promotion. This is a hands-on opportunity for a writer and thinker who’s interested in storytelling, media production, aging, the brain and longevity.
Key Responsibilities
Research and pitch original episode concepts aligned with the podcast's themes
Write engaging and accurate episode show notes for publication
Assist with in-studio recording sessions, including setting up and breaking down audio equipment
Support post-production workflows, including basic audio editing, quality checks, and file organization
Add sponsor ads, intro, and outro music to episodes
Collaborate on marketing efforts, including researching emerging podcast marketing trends: short-form video, reels, and new platforms
Assist with scheduling interviews and coordinating recording time
Help publish episodes across podcast platforms and upload to Castos
Identify compelling quotes and audio/video clips for social media promotion
Update podcast stats for weekly editorial meetings
Create internal documentation for future production use, including recording guidelines, studio setup guides, and episode checklists
Qualifications
Actively enrolled in an undergraduate program or a recent graduate
Interest in storytelling
Excellent written and verbal communication skills without the use of generative pretrained transformers
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
No podcast production experience required; just a willingness to learn
Interest in aging, health, or neuroscience is a plus
What You'll Gain
Practical experience in end-to-end podcast production
Participate in weekly editorial planning meetings, contributing ideas and insights
Exposure to editorial decision-making and content strategy
Skill development in audio editing, writing, and digital publishing
Insight into podcast marketing and audience engagement
Mentorship from an experienced editorial and writing team
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter describing why you're excited about this opportunity and the Age of Aging to hello@ageofaging.org