22 tasks, each one witnessed by the sources that watched the job — and behind every one, a prompt you can use tonight.
You’ll usually split time between research, scripting, recording, and post-production. Morning might be two hours in Google Docs researching primary sources and drafting a script.
Afternoon often means interviews (phone or Zoom), editing audio in Adobe Creative Cloud apps like Audition, and uploading show notes with images made in Canva. You also spend time on promotion and analytics, checking Google Analytics for listener trends and Asana to track episode deadlines.
Writers use Google Docs for drafts and collaboration, then export to Adobe Acrobat for final scripts or press packs. Audio and editing commonly use Adobe Creative Cloud (Audition, Premiere if you include video).
Canva handles episode artwork and social posts. Asana organizes episodes, guest bookings, and deadlines. Google Analytics or podcast-host analytics tell you who’s listening and from where.
AI can speed up background research, suggest episode outlines, or rewrite text for clarity, but always check facts against primary sources and academic work. Use AI as a drafting tool, not a final source.
Cite and save original documents in Google Docs, and run factual statements by a human editor or expert before publishing. Keep versions so you can show where a claim came from if challenged.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 2025 data shows 47,940 employed in related roles with a median annual wage of $76,910. The lowest tenth earn about $44,310 and the top tenth about $139,870.
Pay varies by audience size, sponsorships, freelance clients, and contract work (writing, consulting). BLS covers the occupation broadly, not just independent podcasters.
Begin by practicing short episodes: research a narrow topic, write a 5–10 minute script in Google Docs, and record on a basic mic. Edit in Adobe Audition or free tools, and make cover art in Canva.
Use Asana to plan a small season (4–6 episodes). Send drafts to peers for feedback, build a simple website or host, and track listener growth with Google Analytics. Consider volunteering to write or produce for an existing podcast to learn workflows.
They overlap in research and public history, but a historian typically works in academia or archives and publishes peer-reviewed work. A museum educator focuses on on-site programs and displays.
A history podcaster packages research for audio audiences, writes scripts, records, edits, and markets episodes. You’ll do more promotion, audio production, and use tools like Canva and Google Analytics than most historians do.
Clear storytelling and writing skills: you must shape material for listening and revise for clarity using Google Docs. Comfort with audio editing in Adobe Creative Cloud helps you produce usable episodes quickly.
Project organization (Asana), basic graphic design (Canva), and the ability to check facts carefully are crucial. Also learn to read Google Analytics so you can tell which episodes attract listeners and why.