Podcast Network Creator Code of Conduct

Podcast Network Creator Code of Conduct Form

Running a successful podcast network requires clear ethical guidelines and content standards. This Podcast Network Creator Code of Conduct template helps podcast networks establish professional expectations for hosts, producers, and contributors while ensuring compliance with sponsor disclosure requirements and platform policies.

Why podcast networks need a code of conduct

As the podcasting industry matures, networks need formal agreements that protect both the brand and individual creators. A well-structured code of conduct helps podcasters understand content guidelines, disclosure requirements for sponsored content, and platform-specific policies—reducing risk and maintaining audience trust.

This template is designed for podcast networks, media companies, content studios, and influencer management agencies who work with multiple creators and need consistent standards across their roster. It's equally valuable for podcast producers, media managers, and content directors who need to onboard new talent quickly while ensuring everyone understands the rules of the road.

What this template covers

The form guides creators through essential topics including editorial standards, accuracy requirements, guest treatment, language and content restrictions, sponsor disclosure obligations, affiliate link policies, and platform compliance rules. It also addresses intellectual property, confidentiality, conflict resolution, and social media conduct—creating a complete framework for professional podcast production.

Built with Paperform's conditional logic, the template adapts based on creator type and content format, ensuring relevant questions for interview shows, solo commentary, co-hosted formats, and narrative productions. The digital acknowledgment and signature capture make it easy to maintain records without printing and scanning documents.

Automate your creator onboarding

Pair this form with Stepper to automate your entire creator onboarding workflow. When a new podcaster signs your code of conduct, automatically create their profile in your content management system, send welcome materials, add them to your creator Slack channel, schedule their orientation call, and notify your legal and production teams. You can also trigger follow-up acknowledgments when policies are updated, ensuring ongoing compliance without manual tracking.

For networks that need additional legal agreements or contracts alongside the code of conduct, Papersign lets you collect eSignatures on NDAs, talent agreements, and release forms in one seamless flow—keeping all creator documentation connected and audit-ready.

Whether you're launching a new podcast network or formalizing standards for an established roster, this Paperform template provides the structure you need to protect your brand, support your creators, and maintain the trust of your audience and sponsors.