Roles
Host
Producer
Audio Engineer
Writer
Editor
Graphic Designer (podcast logo)
Tools
Adobe Audition
Adobe Illustrator
Zoom H6 Recorder
Overview
This 11 episode podcast series was created in response to recent challenges to recruit skilled workers in the National Park Service. Our team interviewed employees at Yellowstone National Park to talk about their jobs, how they got started in their field, and what advice they have for those who want to work in their field.
Producing a podcast had always been a goal of mine, and when the Yellowstone National Park senior leadership team asked us to address ongoing challenges in recruiting and retaining talent, I knew this medium was the perfect fit.
We identified the complex federal hiring process as a major barrier for potential applicants and shaped the series around demystifying it. Each episode was designed to break through the jargon, explain the process in plain language, and offer practical steps for pursuing a career with the National Park Service (NPS). We also wanted to showcase the wide variety of NPS careers and highlight how fun and rewarding the work can be.
The 11-episode series launched on Apple Podcasts in March 2024. Within the first year, it had reached ## listeners, gained ## subscribers, and earned 53 five-star ratings.