Podcaster

Role Overview

The Real Deal is seeking a freelance podcast host and on-camera personality for an upcoming television and digital series centered on real estate. This opportunity is best suited to someone who is comfortable in front of the camera, can interview guests with ease, and can steer conversations in a natural, polished, and engaging way.

You will collaborate with the editorial and production teams to build video and podcast content featuring real estate professionals, executives, developers, brokers, and other guests from the industry.

Work Location and Schedule

This role requires an in-person presence in New York City. The schedule is two days per week, and the position is freelance/contract in nature.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or share hosting duties across podcast and video segments.
• Conduct interviews and keep conversations moving in an engaging direction.
• Prepare by researching guests and current trends in the industry before each recording.
• Coordinate with editorial and production teams while planning episodes.
• Take part in studio sessions and occasional shoots at other locations within New York City.
• Contribute to content designed for digital channels and social media.

Candidate Profile

The ideal applicant will bring prior experience in podcasting, broadcasting, interviewing, or on-camera work. Strong communication ability, confidence on camera, and a professional, dependable approach are important. An interest in real estate, business, media, or current events will be an added advantage.

Applicants must live in or close to New York City and be available to work onsite two days each week.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a resume along with video clips, podcast samples, or links showing previous on-camera work.

About The Real Deal

The Real Deal is the leading real-estate news outlet in the United States, with daily reach across millions of professionals through its media platforms. The publication has won more than 60 awards for editorial excellence over the past six years, including the General Excellence award from the Society of Business Writers and Editors.

Quantcast ranks the outlet among the 300 most visited websites in the US and identifies it as having one of the wealthiest and most educated audiences. In the media landscape, The Real Deal serves real estate in much the same way that Variety serves entertainment or Politico serves Beltway politics: as a highly informed source read across the industry.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. The organization also works with employees to support diversity and inclusion in the workplace and through higher education programs that help develop emerging journalists.