From the Classroom to Industry Jobs: Inside a Master’s Program in Podcasting

About this episode

The episode explores the experiences of graduates from a Master's program in Podcasting and their transition into industry jobs.

Can you actually study podcasting at university—and does it lead to a career? Neil and Jen talk with Chloe Sackur and Max’ed Aadan, recent graduates of the MA in Podcasting program at City St. George’s, University of London, about what it’s really like to learn podcasting in a university setting. They share how the program blends technical training, storytelling, pitching, and industry placements—and how that hands-on approach helped them move directly into podcasting careers. From a Spotify scholarship to producing a UN podcast series and industry roles after, Chloe and Max walk through the opportunities that came from the program and what surprised them most along the way. The conversation also touches on where podcasting as an industry is heading, why practical experience matters so much, and what advice they’d give anyone considering studying podcasting or trying to break into the field. Episode Links: Connect with Chloe | LinkedIn | Chloe’s Podcast Connect with Max’ed Women’s World Equity by Design MA Podcasting - Master's degree • City St George's, University of London Continuing Studies Ep 53: Class is in Session: Building the Future of Podcasting Through Education with…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jennifer-Lee Gunson, Neil McPhedran

Guests: Chloe Sackur, Max’ed Aadan

Topics covered

• podcasting education
• career opportunities
• technical training
• storytelling
• industry placements
• practical experience

Keywords

• podcasting
• education
• career
• City St. George's
• technical training
• storytelling
• industry placements

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: City St. George’s, University of London, Spotify, UN

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