Employment Podcast Contract

EMPLOYMENT PODCAST CONTRACT

This Employment Podcast Contract (the Agreement) is entered into as of between ("Employer") and ("Employee").

Personal Information

Position Information

Position Description: The Employee shall perform duties related to hosting, producing, and participating in podcast episodes, including but not limited to developing episode content, appearing on recorded sessions, coordinating guest logistics, and complying with Employer production standards. Specific duties and expectations are further detailed in the attached Job Addendum and in Employer policies.

Employment History

Education

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Key Contract Terms

1. Term and Employment Status. Employee shall be employed beginning on the Start Date specified above. Employment is at-will unless a written agreement signed by both parties expressly states otherwise. Either party may terminate employment at any time consistent with this Agreement.

2. Duties and Work Product. Employee agrees to perform assigned podcast duties faithfully and to deliver content and recordings in a timely manner. All original audio recordings, scripts, show notes, and related materials created in the scope of employment ("Work Product") are the sole and exclusive property of the Employer and are hereby assigned to Employer. Employee waives any moral rights to such Work Product to the maximum extent permitted by law.

3. Compensation and Expenses. Employer shall pay compensation as specified above. Employer will reimburse preapproved podcast production expenses upon submission of itemized receipts in accordance with Employer policy.

4. Confidentiality. Employee shall not disclose Employer confidential information, including unpublished episode content, strategic plans, guest contact information, and proprietary production methods, during employment or thereafter. Confidential information excludes information that is publicly available other than by Employee's breach of this Agreement.

5. Publicity; Use of Likeness. Employer may use Employee's name, voice, image, and biographical information in connection with promotion of the podcast. Employee grants Employer a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use such materials for marketing, distribution, and archival purposes.

6. Conflicts of Interest and Outside Activities. Employee shall disclose and obtain Employer approval prior to engaging in external media engagements that could materially conflict with Employee’s duties or Employer interests. Unauthorized use of Employer resources or noncompete obligations limited to activities that directly compete with Employer’s branded podcast within a 50-mile radius for six months following termination, where permitted by law.

7. Termination. Employer may terminate for cause for material breach, criminal conduct, or serious violation of Employer policy. Employee may terminate with reasonable notice. On termination Employee shall promptly return all Employer property and confidential information.

8. Indemnification. Employee shall indemnify Employer for liabilities arising from Employee's intentional misconduct or material breach. Employer shall indemnify Employee for liabilities arising solely from Employer's direction or willful misconduct in production activities.

9. Governing Law and Remedies. This Agreement shall be governed by the governing law selected by the Employer and Employee acknowledges that injunctive relief is available to remedy breaches of confidentiality and assignment provisions.

Legal Disclosures and Consents

At-Will Employment Statement: Employment is at-will, which means either Employer or Employee may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, except as otherwise provided in a written agreement signed by both parties.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Employer is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to legally protected characteristics.

By checking below, Employee authorizes Employer to contact prior employers and references and to obtain background reports, including criminal history and employment verification, as permitted by law.

Applicant Certification & Acknowledgements

I certify that all information provided in this document, including employment history and references, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any material misrepresentation or omission may be grounds for termination of employment or rescission of this Agreement.

Representations and Warranties

Employee represents that Employee has the full right and ability to enter into this Agreement, that the performance of Employee's obligations will not infringe upon the rights of any third party, and that Employee will comply with all applicable laws and Employer policies in carrying out assigned duties.

Employer represents that it will provide reasonable support and resources required for production and will compensate Employee as set forth herein.

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