100+ Podcast Channel SOPs (Excel XLSX)

BENEFITS OF THIS EXCEL DOCUMENT

1. Provides a complete, plug-and-play framework for building, scaling, and monetizing a professional podcast operation without guesswork.
2. Provides a proven operational framework that turns podcasting into a repeatable, team-driven, revenue-ready media system.
3. Provides a comprehensive execution framework for running a high-performance podcast channel with clarity, consistency, and measurable growth.

PODCAST MANAGEMENT EXCEL DESCRIPTION

This product (100+ Podcast Channel SOPs) is an Excel template (XLSX), which you can download immediately upon purchase.

Curated by McKinsey-trained Executives


🚀 The Ultimate 150-SOP Podcast Channel Operations Library

Build. Scale. Monetize. Automate. Dominate.

If you're serious about podcasting as a business, not a hobby – this is the system you've been missing.

Introducing the 150+ Podcast Channel SOPs Library, delivered as a ready-to-use Excel Template, designed to run every single moving part of a podcast operation with precision, consistency, and scale.

This is not theory.
This is not fluff.
This is battle-tested podcast infrastructure.


💥 WHAT YOU'RE GETTING (IN PLAIN TERMS)

A done-for-you Standard Operating Procedures library covering strategy, production, growth, monetization, analytics, team management, and host performance – all structured so anyone on your team can execute without guesswork.

Each SOP includes ALL of the following:
•  Purpose – why this SOP exists
•  Scope – what it covers (and what it doesn't)
•  Owner / Role – who is responsible
•  Inputs – required information & documents
•  Process Steps – exact step-by-step workflow
•  Outputs / Deliverables – what "done" looks like
•  KPIs / Success Metrics – how performance is measured
•  Risks / Controls – what can break and how to prevent it
•  Review Frequency – how often it's optimized

This is enterprise-grade podcast operations, packaged so solo creators, agencies, studios, and media brands can deploy instantly.


🧠 WHY THIS LIBRARY IS DIFFERENT (AND BETTER)
✔ Designed for scale, not just publishing
✔ Built to delegate fast (VA-ready, team-ready)
✔ Optimized for growth, monetization, and SEO
✔ Covers audio + video podcasting
✔ Turns chaos into repeatable systems
✔ Replaces months (or years) of trial and error

If you've ever said:
•  "We need systems."
•  "This should be easier."
•  "Why does everything depend on me?"
•  "We need to monetize properly."

This solves that.


📚 COMPLETE SOP LIBRARY
Podcast Strategy & Positioning
1. Podcast Mission Definition SOP
2. Target Audience Research SOP
3. Podcast Value Proposition SOP
4. Competitive Podcast Analysis SOP
5. Content Pillar Development SOP
6. Podcast Format Selection SOP
7. Episode Length Optimization SOP
8. Publishing Frequency SOP
9. Podcast Branding Alignment SOP
10. Long-Term Podcast Roadmap SOP

Podcast Planning & Editorial
11. Episode Ideation SOP
12. Episode Validation SOP
13. Editorial Calendar Management SOP
14. Season Planning SOP
15. Episode Prioritization SOP
16. Topic Research SOP
17. Trend Monitoring SOP
18. Episode Outline Creation SOP
19. Content Repurposing Planning SOP
20. Evergreen Content Identification SOP

Guest Management
21. Guest Identification SOP
22. Guest Outreach SOP
23. Guest Qualification SOP
24. Guest Booking SOP
25. Guest Scheduling SOP
26. Guest Briefing SOP
27. Guest Consent & Release SOP
28. Guest Reminder SOP
29. Guest Follow-Up SOP
30. Guest Relationship Management SOP

Podcast Studio Operations
31. Studio Setup SOP
32. Studio Equipment Inventory SOP
33. Studio Equipment Maintenance SOP
34. Studio Booking SOP
35. Studio Soundproofing SOP
36. Studio Cleanliness SOP
37. Studio Safety SOP
38. Studio Access Control SOP
39. Studio Session Prep SOP
40. Studio Shutdown SOP

Recording Preparation
41. Pre-Recording Checklist SOP
42. Microphone Setup SOP
43. Headphone Setup SOP
44. Recording Software Setup SOP
45. Audio Level Calibration SOP
46. Remote Recording Setup SOP
47. Backup Recording SOP
48. Internet Stability SOP
49. Environment Noise Control SOP
50. Recording Readiness Confirmation SOP

Recording Execution
51. Episode Introduction SOP
52. Host Performance SOP
53. Interview Flow SOP
54. Time Management SOP
55. Mid-Episode Break SOP
56. Retake Protocol SOP
57. Audio Monitoring SOP
58. Guest Engagement SOP
59. Recording Wrap SOP
60. File Saving SOP

Audio Editing & Post-Production
61. File Organization SOP
62. Audio Cleaning SOP
63. Noise Reduction SOP
64. Volume Leveling SOP
65. Editing for Pacing SOP
66. Music & Jingle Integration SOP
67. Ad Insertion SOP
68. Audio Quality Review SOP
69. Final Audio Export SOP
70. Version Control SOP

Video Podcast Production
71. Video Recording SOP
72. Camera Setup SOP
73. Lighting Setup SOP
74. Video Sync SOP
75. Video Editing SOP
76. Visual Branding SOP
77. Subtitle Creation SOP
78. Video Quality Check SOP
79. Short-Form Clip Creation SOP
80. Video Export SOP

Podcast Publishing & Distribution
81. Podcast Hosting Setup SOP
82. Episode Metadata SOP
83. Title Optimization SOP
84. Description Writing SOP
85. Show Notes Creation SOP
86. Episode Scheduling SOP
87. RSS Feed Management SOP
88. Platform Distribution SOP
89. Publishing QA SOP
90. Release Confirmation SOP

Marketing & Promotion
91. Episode Launch SOP
92. Social Media Promotion SOP
93. Audiogram Creation SOP
94. Email Newsletter Promotion SOP
95. Cross-Promotion SOP
96. Influencer Amplification SOP
97. Paid Promotion SOP
98. SEO Optimization SOP
99. Website Embedding SOP
100. Promotion Performance Review SOP

Community & Audience Engagement
101. Listener Feedback Collection SOP
102. Comment Management SOP
103. Community Platform Management SOP
104. Listener Q&A SOP
105. Review & Rating SOP
106. Audience Survey SOP
107. Fan Outreach SOP
108. Community Guidelines SOP
109. Engagement Metrics Tracking SOP
110. Loyalty Building SOP

Monetization & Revenue
111. Sponsorship Prospecting SOP
112. Sponsor Pitch SOP
113. Ad Rate Card SOP
114. Ad Placement SOP
115. Affiliate Program SOP
116. Merchandise Management SOP
117. Paid Subscription SOP
118. Revenue Tracking SOP
119. Invoice & Payments SOP
120. Sponsor Reporting SOP

Podcast Analytics & Optimization
121. Download Tracking SOP
122. Listener Retention Analysis SOP
123. Platform Analytics SOP
124. Episode Performance Review SOP
125. Content Optimization SOP
126. A/B Testing SOP
127. Growth KPI Tracking SOP
128. Benchmarking SOP
129. Insight Reporting SOP
130. Strategy Adjustment SOP

Podcast Manager Operations
131. Team Workflow SOP
132. Task Assignment SOP
133. Freelancer Management SOP
134. Budget Management SOP
135. Tool Stack Management SOP
136. Deadline Management SOP
137. Quality Assurance SOP
138. Risk Management SOP
139. Documentation SOP
140. Process Improvement SOP

Podcaster & Host SOPs
141. Host Preparation SOP
142. Voice Care SOP
143. On-Mic Etiquette SOP
144. Storytelling SOP
145. Interview Technique SOP
146. Brand Representation SOP
147. Crisis Communication SOP
148. Continuous Skill Development SOP
149. Personal Branding SOP
150. Host Performance Review SOP


📊 WHY IT'S IN EXCEL (ON PURPOSE)
✔ Easy to customize
✔ Easy to duplicate
✔ Easy to assign owners
✔ Easy to track KPIs
✔ Easy to plug into Notion, ClickUp, Asana, Airtable
This is a command center, not a PDF you'll forget exists.


🎯 WHO THIS IS FOR
•  Podcast creators who want real growth
•  Agencies managing multiple podcast clients
•  Podcast studios & production companies
•  Media brands scaling content operations
•  Founders using podcasts as authority & lead engines
If you want clarity, speed, delegation, and revenue – this is for you.


🔥 THE BOTTOM LINE

This SOP library replaces:
•  Hundreds of hours of planning
•  Costly consultants
•  Messy handovers
•  Inconsistent output
•  Missed monetization

You're not buying templates.
You're buying control of your podcast business.

👉 Plug it in. Assign roles. Execute. Scale.



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Source: Best Practices in Podcast Management Excel: 100+ Podcast Channel SOPs Excel (XLSX) Spreadsheet, SB Consulting