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Hiring Team Members? Do It Right (Legally)

Published on: 25th September, 2025

Hiring team members—like writers, editors, and assistants—can help your podcast grow. But without the right contracts, they may actually own the work they create for your show.

In this episode of Legit Podcast Pro, Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, explains the legal risks of working with freelancers and how to make sure you stay in control.

You’ll learn:

  • Why freelancers and contractors, by default, own their work
  • The common mistakes podcasters make when hiring
  • The essential contract clauses every agreement should include
  • How to onboard and manage team members professionally
  • What to do if disputes arise

Protect your podcast before you hand over your next assignment.

Links & Resources:

  • Get ready-to-use podcaster contracts: https://podcastlawforms.com
  • Free sample lesson from Easy Legal for Podcasters: https://gordonfiremark.com/levelup

• • More legal forms & templates: https://podcastlawforms.com

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Gordon Firemark

Gordon Firemark (gordonfiremark.com) has practiced media and entertainment law in Los Angeles since 1992. Widely known as The Podcast Lawyer™ (ThePodcastLawyer.com), he has spent his career helping creative industry professionals make deals that make sense, and that get their productions developed, financed, produced and distributed. His practice also covers copyrights, trademarks, business transactions, and corporate matters for clients in media and entertainment.