I am a podcast producer with a proven track record of shaping hit audio and video formats, booking high-profile guests, and growing audiences across platforms. Over the years, I have developed interview formats, led guest bookings ranging from celebrities to world-leading experts, and managed production teams to deliver award-winning shows. I am passionate about creating engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences, utilizing tools like Descript for editing and AI tools for marketing strategies. My experience spans from producing large-scale podcasts for the BBC to managing digital series for YouTube, with a notable ability to increase audience figures significantly and ensure shows regularly chart in top podcast lists.

Katie Grant

I am a podcast producer with a proven track record of shaping hit audio and video formats, booking high-profile guests, and growing audiences across platforms. Over the years, I have developed interview formats, led guest bookings ranging from celebrities to world-leading experts, and managed production teams to deliver award-winning shows. I am passionate about creating engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences, utilizing tools like Descript for editing and AI tools for marketing strategies. My experience spans from producing large-scale podcasts for the BBC to managing digital series for YouTube, with a notable ability to increase audience figures significantly and ensure shows regularly chart in top podcast lists.

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I am a podcast producer with a proven track record of shaping hit audio and video formats, booking high-profile guests, and growing audiences across platforms. Over the years, I have developed interview formats, led guest bookings ranging from celebrities to world-leading experts, and managed production teams to deliver award-winning shows.

I am passionate about creating engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences, utilizing tools like Descript for editing and AI tools for marketing strategies. My experience spans from producing large-scale podcasts for the BBC to managing digital series for YouTube, with a notable ability to increase audience figures significantly and ensure shows regularly chart in top podcast lists.

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Work Experience

Lead Producer at Mindhouse Productions
February 1, 2025 - Present
Lead Producer for Rylan Clark’s ‘How To Be In Love’, an audio and video podcast for iPlayer and BBC Sounds. Managed relationships between Mindhouse, YMU Entertainment, and the BBC commissioner. Developed the interview format, wrote briefs and questions, and led guest bookings, securing high-profile guests such as Stephen Fry and Louis Theroux. Oversaw audio and video episode editing using Descript. Selected social clips for Rylan, BBC Sounds, and Radio 4 social media channels. Contributed to marketing and PR strategies, including press releases and articles. Increased audience figures by 40% compared to previous seasons. The show was selected as BBC’s Pick Of The Week three times and earned praise from the Financial Times.
Production Manager and Producer at Lapland UK
February 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Production Manager for the brand's first digital series ‘Baking with Mother Christmas’, a 12-episode baking series for YouTube. Managed set build, sourced props, and devised production schedule and budget. On set for 6 filming days with a crew of 40, responsible for schedule, health and safety, and food safety compliance. Post-production roles included co-producing the edits and producing all YouTube shorts content. Created social media marketing strategy utilizing AI tools such as ManyChat and Opus AI. Also Production Manager for ‘Elf cast’, a visualized podcast for YouTube Kids.
Producer at Uncensored CMO Podcast
July 31, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Interim producer for a podcast interviewing Chief Marketing Officers of global brands. Wrote interview notes and selected social clips for LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
Podcast Producer at Mindhouse Productions
July 31, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Edit producer for BBC Sounds interview series ‘How To Be In The Spotlight’ hosted by Rylan Clark. Responsibilities included guest booking, writing briefs and questions, and audio editing using Descript. Guest bookings included Francis Bourgeois and Will Young. The show regularly charted in the top 10 on Apple and Spotify.
Freelance Audio Editor and Producer at Goalhanger Podcasts
May 31, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Long-form edit producer for The Rest Is Money, a business and economics podcast hosted by journalists Robert Peston and Steph McGovern. Edited interviews with high-profile guests such as former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England Andy Haldane and Minister for Trade Dominic Johnson, using Adobe Audition.
Freelance Podcast Producer at Media Storm
September 30, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Assistant producer for series 4 of the multi-award-winning news and current affairs podcast Media Storm. Editorial responsibilities included episode pitching and research, guest booking, and interviewing contributors. Episodes covered topics such as policy misogyny, mistrust and The Met, violence against women, and media coverage of the monarchy. The podcast won Best News Podcast at the Independent Podcast Awards during this period.
Producer at Spirit Studios
August 31, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Began as an intern in 2019, transitioned to full-time producer in 2020, creating several successful entertainment shows. Lead producer of the largest UK LGBTQ+ podcast, Homo Sapiens, developing format and securing high-profile guests across business, politics, and film. Produced live podcast shows and directed outside broadcasts at events like Eurovision and Trans Pride. Guest booking, topic research, scripted introductions, sound engineering, and weekly asset delivery management were part of the role. Produced other branded content collaborations with major UK brands such as Channel 4, Klarna, and Sky.
Lead Producer at Mindhouse Productions
February 1, 2025 - Present
Lead Producer for Rylan Clark's 'How To Be In Love', an audio and video podcast for iPlayer and BBC Sounds. Managed relationships between Mindhouse, YMU Entertainment and the BBC commissioner. Developed interview formats, wrote briefs, led guest bookings ranging from celebrities like Stephen Fry and Louis Theroux to experts such as Mel Robbins and Philippa Perry. Led episode recordings and responsible for audio and video editing using Descript. Selected social clips for Rylan, BBC Sounds, and Radio 4 channels. Coordinated marketing and PR strategies including press release contributions. Increased audience figures by 40% compared to previous seasons; social clips have 20 million views. The show was selected three times as BBC's Pick Of The Week and was praised by the Financial Times.
Production Manager and Producer at Lapland UK
February 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Production Manager for the brand's first digital series 'Baking with Mother Christmas', a 12 episode baking series for YouTube. Managed set build, sourced props, devised production schedule and budget. On set for six filming days with a 40-person crew, responsible for schedule, health, safety, and food safety compliance. Oversaw post production co-producing the edit for episodes and producing all YouTube shorts content. Created a social media marketing strategy using AI tools such as ManyChat and Opus AI. Also Production Manager for 'Elf cast', a visualised podcast for YouTube Kids.
Producer at Uncensored CMO Podcast
July 31, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Interim producer for Uncensored CMO, a podcast interviewing Chief Marketing Officers of global brands. Responsibilities included writing interview notes and briefing the CMO of Manchester United Football Club, and selecting social clips for LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
Podcast Producer at Mindhouse Productions
July 31, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Edit producer for BBC Sounds interview series 'How To Be In The Spotlight' hosted by Rylan Clark. Responsibilities included booking guests, writing briefs and questions, and audio editing using Descript. Guest bookings included Francis Bourgeois and Will Young. The show regularly charted in the top 10 on Apple and Spotify.
Freelance Audio Editor and Producer at Goalhanger Podcasts
May 31, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Long-form editor producer for 'The Rest Is Money', a business and economics podcast hosted by journalists Robert Peston and Steph McGovern. Edited interviews with former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England Andy Haldane and Minister for Trade Dominic Johnson. Edited using Adobe Audition.
Freelance Podcast Producer at Media Storm
September 30, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Assistant producer for series 4 of the multi-award-winning news and current affairs podcast Media Storm. Editorial responsibilities included episode pitching, research, guest booking, and interviewing contributors. Episodes covered topics such as policy misogyny, mistrust and the Met, violence against women, and media coverage of the monarchy. The podcast won Best News Podcast at the Independent Podcast Awards during this time.
Producer at Spirit Studios
August 31, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Began as an intern in 2019 and progressed to full-time producer in 2020. Produced several successful entertainment shows including the largest UK LGBTQ+ podcast 'Homo Sapiens.' Responsible for guest booking, topic selection, research, scripted introductions, sound engineering, and managing a social editors team. Secured high-profile guests and sponsorship deals. Produced live podcast shows and directed outside broadcasts at major events such as Eurovision and Trans Pride. Conducted red-carpet interviews on behalf of the podcast.
Lead Producer at Mindhouse Productions
February 1, 2025 - Present
Lead Producer for Rylan Clark’s ‘How To Be In Love’, an audio and video podcast for iPlayer and BBC Sounds. Managed the relationship between Mindhouse, YMU Entertainment, and the BBC commissioner. Developed the interview format, wrote interview briefs and questions, and led on guest bookings including high-profile celebrities and experts. Oversaw episode recordings, audio and video editing using Descript. Selected social clips for multiple platforms and helped coordinate marketing and PR strategies contributing to press and written articles. Increased audience figures by 40% compared to previous seasons and the series achieved 20 million views on social clips. The show was selected three times as BBC’s Pick Of The Week and received significant acclaim from the Financial Times.
Production Manager and Producer at Lapland UK
February 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Production Manager for the brand's first digital series ‘Baking with Mother Christmas’, a 12-episode baking series for YouTube. Managed set build, sourced props, devised production schedule and budget. Managed 40-person crew over 6 filming days, responsible for schedule, health and safety, and food safety compliance. Oversaw post production including co-producing the edit and producing YouTube shorts content. Created a social media marketing strategy using AI tools such as Manychat and Opus AI. Also Production Manager for ‘Elf cast’, a visualized podcast for YouTube Kids.
Producer at Uncensored CMO Podcast
July 31, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Interim producer for Uncensored CMO, a podcast interviewing Chief Marketing Officers of global brands. Wrote interview notes and briefing for guests including the CMO of Manchester United Football Club. Selected social clips for LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
Podcast Producer at Mindhouse Productions
July 31, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Edit producer for BBC Sounds interview series ‘How To Be In The Spotlight’, hosted by Rylan Clark. Responsibilities included booking guests, writing guest briefs and questions, and audio editing using Descript. Guest bookings included Francis Bourgeois and Will Young. The show regularly charted in the top 10 on Apple and Spotify.
Freelance Audio Editor and Producer at Goalhanger Podcasts
May 31, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Long-form edit producer for The Rest Is Money, a business and economics podcast hosted by Robert Peston and Steph McGovern. Edited interviews with notable guests including former Deputy Governor of Bank of England Andy Haldane and Minister for Trade Dominic Johnson using Adobe Audition.
Freelance Podcast Producer at Media Storm
September 30, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Assistant producer for series 4 of the multi-award-winning news and current affairs podcast Media Storm. Editorial responsibilities included episode pitching, research, guest booking, and interviewing contributors. Produced episodes on topics such as Policy Misogyny, The Met, Violence Against Women, and media coverage of the Monarchy. During tenure, the podcast won Best News Podcast at the Independent Podcast Awards.
Producer at Spirit Studios
August 31, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Started as an intern, quickly moved to producer role creating several successful entertainment shows. Lead Producer of Homo Sapiens Podcast, the largest LGBTQ+ podcast in the UK, producing weekly episodes, securing high-profile guests, and managing social editors. Developed formats beyond celebrity interviews to include news and culture from an LGBTQ+ perspective. Produced and directed live podcast shows and outside broadcasts for events such as Eurovision and Trans Pride. Conducted red-carpet interviews at major awards. Successfully secured long-term sponsorship deals.
Development Producer at Spirit Studios
March 31, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Developed the format of 'In the Hiring Line' from commission to piloting stage and acted as liaison between production team and BBC commissioners.
Lead Producer at Spirit Studios
March 31, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Produced 'Wednesdays', a weekly audio and video pop culture and entertainment podcast, producing 100 episodes, growing audience to 700,000 downloads a month, and regularly charted in Top 5 on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Responsible for social media strategy and selecting viral weekly episode clips, growing audience on TikTok and Instagram. Produced branded content in collaboration with major UK brands.
Lead Producer at Spirit Studios
March 31, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Produced Seasons 1-4 of Vicky Pattison: The Secret To, a weekly guest-based podcast growing the audience to 250,000 downloads a month.
Producer / Assistant Producer / Caretaker Producer at Spirit Studios
August 31, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Managed a large team of social editors, audio editors, and marketing for the twice-weekly podcast Private Parts. Assisted in the recruiting process. Grew audience to 1.2 million downloads a month, successfully overseen a co-host change without audience drop.

Education

BA History at University of Bristol
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
A Levels (English Literature A*, Politics A, History A) at Guildford High School
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2015
BA History at University of Bristol
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
BA History at University of Bristol
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services