Launch a Podcast – Real Career Stories by and for International Students

In this 3-day hands-on workshop, you'll work as a team to create, produce, and publish a podcast series that gives a voice to international students navigating the job market. Together, you’ll develop a podcast format, record interviews, and share real-life experiences about job searching, applications, career changes ("Quereinstiege"), and the unique challenges of starting a career abroad. By the end of the workshop, your group will have a fully developed, ready-to-launch podcast series—created collaboratively from concept to publication.

Day 1 — Kick-Off: From Concept to First Recording

On Day 1, you'll get an introduction to podcasting and shape the concept of your group podcast. Together, you'll define your theme, format, and tone—focusing on peer-to-peer interviews with international students about their personal career journeys.

You’ll learn:

• How to prepare and record interviews (online and offline)

• The right tech setup for good audio quality

• Moderation techniques and question design

• Podcast formats & storytelling strategies

Bring your laptop!

Homework: Record at least 4 interviews each before the next session.

Day 2 — Post-Production, Jingle & Visual Identity

Now it's time to shape the sound and style of your podcast. As a group, you'll learn how to edit your recordings using Audacity, improve audio quality, and add music or sound effects. You’ll also design the cover art and decide or create a jingle or intro/outro music that reflects your podcast’s identity.

You’ll learn:

• Audio post-production basics

• Troubleshooting and improving sound quality

• Designing cover art as a team

• Creating or sourcing royalty-free intro/outro music

Bring your laptop!

Homework: Finalize post-production and export polished MP3s for each episode until next session. 

Day 3 — Publishing & Promotion

In the final session, you’ll publish your group podcast online and prepare to share it with your audience. You'll distribute it to major platforms, write compelling show notes, and create a simple marketing plan to launch your series and reach fellow students.

You’ll learn:

• How to publish your podcast and distribute the RSS feed

• Writing show notes with helpful links (using basic HTML)

• Scheduling episodes for release

• Planning your launch: titles, teaser clips, visuals, and more

Bring your laptop!

Dozent*in

Karolin Goldstein is a coach, trainer, and facilitator specializing in intercultural communication, self-leadership, and unlocking potential.

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