Contrarian Thinking - Podcast Producer

REPORTS TO: President

LOCATION: Austin, TX

What is Contrarian Thinking and what do we do? 

We free minds and build bank accounts. We’re on a mission to help 1 million people become financially free and to create 100,000 small business owners. 

We’re a digital education and media startup that has amassed 8 million followers in 3 years–and we’re just getting started 

Our weekly newsletter is read by over 800,000 subscribers, which you can read here.

We also produce some of the best content in the finance category on our YouTube channel (and Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok). 

99% of our content is 100% free. 

The other 1% is how we help people become expert deal makers so they can acquire a “boring business” that cashflows 

We do this through our courses and a select, highly engaged community of over 3,000+ business owners. 

We also have our own investment fund, Contrarian Thinking Capital, that invests in the businesses and tech that supports SMB growth and our own portfolio company, Main Street Hold co. 

So, yeah, you could say we put our money where our mouths are. 

Why our work matters …

The “Silver Tsunami” is in full effect, with Baby Boomers retiring and their businesses needing a succession plan. 

Their businesses have been run for decades, many at a healthy profit, but alas, they have been overlooked by institutional investors. 

And since many Millennials are focused on becoming YouTube stars and not wanting to own their parent’s landscaping company (even if it’s making millions) these Boomers are forced to either close or sell their business. 

Therein lies our opportunity. 

We call them “Boring Businesses”. They are your local laundromats, car washes, pool cleaning routes, handyman services, etc.–the unsexy blue-collar businesses that no one thinks about but everyone needs. And boy are they profitable. 

But it’s not all about the benjamins 

We believe our communities are a better place when our actual neighbor owns the Neighborhood Store and not a conglomerate. 

We believe in Main Street over Wall Street. 

We believe in thinking critically and cash flowing unconventionally.

We believe in our Contrarian Creed - the operating philosophy for our business (see below).

Position Overview 

We are looking for a seasoned podcast producer to lead and grow our audio business and be the driving force behind the success and growth of the BigDeal podcast with Codie Sanchez. 

We are currently a top 100 business podcast, your goal is to get us into the top 25.

This role requires a creative, organized, and growth-focused individual who understands podcast production and is also intimately familiar with leading podcast distribution platforms.  You will be responsible for owning podcasts from concept to execution. You have a combination of creative, analytics and production chops in order to build a content strategy that will dramatically increase our audience and engagement.  You will also be working side by side with our founder and host Codie Sanchez (bio below).  Codie is smart, savvy and has often directed her own podcasts and videos so we need someone mature and experienced who can understand her vision, win her trust and then take us to the next level. 

You will work with a small production team and with our video team as well as marketing and PR to ensure that each episode is polished, impactful, and aligned with the BigDeal vision. This is also not a siloed position. You will support and collaborate with the team across all of our content channels as we build Contrarian Thinking’s footprint and expand the company into new revenue streams and businesses.  We believe our vision is the template for the modern media startup.

Skills and Experiences You’ll Need:

• 5+ years of experience in podcast production, digital media, and audience development (preferably working for a high profile creator)
• Strong storytelling skills with a knack for crafting viral narratives through titles, questions, and framing  (this includes doing guest research and building into story lines, etc)
• Deep understanding of podcast trends, platforms, SEO, posting cadence, audience behavior, and content packaging
• Experience with audio editing or working with an audio/video editor providing feedback on long-form content and storytelling
• Experience cutting and packaging short-form clips for promotion on other platforms
• Experience working on business, finance, self help or another affluent adult targeted content offering. Experience writing for this audience is ideal.
• Experience thriving in a fast paced startup environment where learning, iterating, and shipping things quickly is the vibe.
• The ability to work as a self starter with the instinct to take action and solve problems quickly while at the same time understanding when to collaborate and work as a team
• A problem-solver who uses frameworks to rigorously define and analyze problems, creating solutions.
• The maturity to work with senior business leaders, celebrities and other established on camera talents with the instinct to build confidence and know when to make recommendations on set
• A Contrarian at heart. Not sure what that is? Keep reading.

The Podcast Producer is a visionary leader responsible for managing every aspect of BigDeal’s success.

The Contrarian Creed 

These are the words we stand by, live by and define what it means to be a Contrarian. 

1.  People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it. 
2.  Be a great f*cking human. Do what’s right even when it hurts 
3.   How you do anything, is how you do everything. 
4.   We do the dirty work. 
5.   Your word is your contract. 
6.   We are Archimedes, find your lever. 
7.   Winners want pressure. 
8.   We want your weird. Better weird than boring. 
9.   Your job isn’t done until THE job is done. We work the problem.
10.  Assumptions are for assholes. Find the truth. 
11. Less words, more meaning. 
12. Even our notes are worth stealing. Make every creation a mini-masterpiece. 
13. Show me your results, not your intentions.

Want to become an official Contrarian? Awesome, here are the details: 

Compensation 

Salary: $100,000-125,000

Location 

Austin, TX

Please note: This position requires regular in-office collaboration in Austin, Texas. Applicants must be willing to reside within a 1-hour drive of Austin, Texas to be considered. 

Type of Employment 

Full-Time 

Crew Benefits 

All of these benefits go into effect on Day 1 of your employment with us. 

• 100% Company-paid health, dental, and vision for Crew Members on day 1. Option to add dependents.
• 100% Company-paid Short and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Personal Accident Insurance
• On-time direct deposit pay 2x/month
• Option to enroll in a 401K via Fidelity
• Unlimited PTO Policy (with approval from your Direct Support) + 9 paid US holidays
• Learn expert deal-making and how to buy businesses with 100% free access to all of our course

About  Codie Sanchez - Founder & CEO

Codie Sanchez is a formidable force in the world of finance, known for her bold, contrarian thinking, financial acumen and entrepreneurial prowess. You can read Codie’s full biography here.

She launched Contrarian Thinking, the world’s first free-thinking finance and media company in 2020. In spite of the global pandemic it launched in, Contrarian Thinking has empowered thousands to take control of their financial destinies and become successful small business owners. This venture fosters a community of more than four million contrarian thinkers worldwide, teaching the tenets of financial freedom and supporting small business ownership.  Codie’s just released latest book - Main Street Millionaire is already a New York Times Bestseller.

For more information:

 Kath@content-ink.com