How to Make an Award-Winning Branded Podcast
In 2022, FRQNCY Media won two Best Podcast awards for the same podcast – More Than This, which we produced for our clients Vox Creative and StraightTalk Wireless. More Than This is a narrative interview podcast that celebrates the extraordinary stories of everyday people who took a leap of faith to live life on their […]
Cross-Platform Content: Turning Fervent Followers into Loyal Listeners
If you create content for any online platform—Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch—over the last few years, you might have noticed a trend: big-name streamers and influencers jumping onto the airwaves with their very own podcasts. For the sake of your own art, access, and audience, perhaps you find yourself asking, ”Should I make a podcast?” The […]
Meditation, Mediums, and Music with Matt Filler
We’re thrilled to introduce you to Matthew Ernest Filler, our Lead Audio Engineer. Matt joined us in the summer of 2020 as an editor, and very quickly became an integral part of our team and culture. Matt’s the kind of person who not only wants to move the needle, but wants to also: a) analyze […]
[Closed] We’re Hiring a Podcast Producer
TL;DR Position: Podcast Producer Experience: 4+ years of experience managing workflows for media productions, with experience in audio production strongly preferred Skills: A kind and clear approach to client communications; A fine-tuned ear for audio quality, cohesive narratives, and pacing; Proficiency with project management tools and systems; Experience managing project timelines and workflows; Experience managing […]
Why Podcasting Matters Now More Than Ever
The Throwback A few years ago, I created and hosted The Cultured Podcast (TCP). Each episode only drew in about 500 listeners. By traditional marketing standards, that number might as well have been zero. No sponsor wants to buy ad time for content with an audience that small. Although my audience was small, they were […]
Streamlining Soundwaves: Choose Wired Headphones for High Quality Sound
Wired or wireless? That’s the real question. And our answer? Wired, always. In fact, our producers and audio engineers ask that our hosts and their guests wear wired headphones for every single remote recording session. So while it might mean adding a pair of wired headphones to your next Amazon haul, trust us… it’s well […]
Lead Time FTW: Why Consistency is Key to a Successful Podcast
We’ve all heard this adage before – consistency is key. But for your podcast release schedule? It’s hella key. Create consistency for your podcast through lead time Why is consistency so important for podcasters? Because it’s expected by listeners. First, consistency helps build trust with your audience, who are wayyy more likely to listen, subscribe, […]
Hot Takes on Podcasting from our Audio Editor Sidney Evans
We’d like to introduce you to Sidney Evans, our Audio Editor. When Sidney joined us earlier this year, we gained a man who is equal parts thoughtful, brilliant, and sneakily good at naming podcasts. He’s a mixer of dialogue who cares as much about the quality of content as he does the caliber of audio. […]
[Closed] We’re Hiring a Podcast Sound Designer 📣
TL;DR Position: Podcast Sound Designer Experience: 3+ years of experience in audio production, particularly sound-designing, mixing, and dialogue editing Skills: Expert proficiency with a DAW (Pro-Tools, Logic or similar); Proficiency with audio repair software Izotope RX (de-noise, de-click, etc.); Familiarity with loudness standards (LUFS) with respect to mastering for the podcast medium Pay: $25 per […]
[Closed] We’re Hiring an Associate Producer 📣
TL;DR Position: Podcast Associate Producer Experience: 1+ year of experience with project management and maintaining workflows for media productions, with experience in audio production strongly preferred Skills: A clear and organized approach to project management; A fine-tuned eye for detail; Proficiency with project management tools and systems (like Monday.com) a huge plus; Experience building and […]