About Spines
Spines: #1 Fastest-Growing Book Publishing Platform in the U.S.
At Spines, we’re rebuilding publishing for a new era: powered by technology, guided by craft, and built around the author.
Our next-generation publishing platform combines powerful AI with human expertise to help writers publish professionally across every format, language, and global market. The tools we’re developing streamline editing, design, translation, production, and distribution, making a complex process simple, scalable, and author-first.
Our mission is to make professional publishing possible for everyone, so no great story goes unheard. But what we’re really building is bigger: a platform that transforms how books are made, shared, and experienced globally.
We’re growing a team of people who want to shape the future of publishing: creators, technologists, and storytellers driven by craft, purpose, and the opportunity to make a real impact for authors and readers everywhere.
Ready to build what comes next and rewrite the future? Apply now.
About the Role:
We are seeking a charismatic, professional, and articulate Podcast Host to anchor interviews for our company podcast, interviewing authors about their new books and publishing experiences. In this role, you will be the face and voice of our brand, conducting engaging audio and video interviews with our authors.
As a fully remote contractor, you must possess a high-quality home studio setup, excellent interviewing skills, and the technical ability to deliver fully edited, production-ready episodes for distribution.
Key Responsibilities
- Host & Interview: Conduct engaging, well-researched video and audio interviews with scheduled guests.
- End-to-End Production: Record, edit, and master each episode, delivering a polished, final product ready for publication.
- Brand Representation: Maintain a professional on-camera presence that aligns with our company’s values and tone.
Requirements
- Language: Native or completely fluent American English speaker with exceptional conversational and interviewing skills.
- Professional Audio Setup: Must own and use a high-quality dedicated microphone in a sound-treated environment (no echoes or background noise).
- Professional Video Setup: Must own and use a high-quality camera with proper three-point lighting.
- Studio Background: A clean, professional, aesthetic, and distraction-free background for video recordings.
- Editing Expertise: Proficiency in audio/video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Descript, Audition) to seamlessly cut filler words, balance audio levels, and add intro/outro clips. Use AI tools to clean up and improve the audio quality of the interviewer's recording.
Deliverables
- A fully edited, high-quality video file (MP4) and audio file (MP3) ready for distribution per episode, adhering to our branding guidelines.
Please submit your resume along with a portfolio or showreel demonstrating your hosting capabilities and the exact audio/video quality of your current remote setup. Applications without samples will not be considered.
