Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TransLash is a multi-platform, award-winning organization focused on the trans community. The Director of Podcast Production leads the podcast department, overseeing all podcast initiatives and ensuring high editorial standards while managing a team of Senior Producers.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the podcast department, directly supervising Senior Producers and ensuring effective oversight of all active podcast projects
- Oversee project intake, assessing feasibility, scope, and alignment with organizational priorities
- Formalize and refine scalable systems that support structured intake, workflow clarity, and production efficiency
- Partner with executive leadership to align podcast strategy with broader organizational goals
- Review scripts and key editorial materials to ensure factual accuracy, alignment with organizational voice, and adherence to editorial standards prior to executive review
- Ensure all projects are delivered on time and in alignment with approved scope
- Guide scheduling, resource allocation, and budgeting in partnership with Operations and Senior Producers
- Continually refine workflows across development, production, editorial review, & delivery
- Delegate responsibilities appropriately and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluation for Senior Producers
- Manage relationships with external partners, platforms, and collaborators
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure effective cross-functional coordination
Skills
- 7–10+ years of experience in podcasting, audio production, or related media, including at least 3 years of direct team leadership experience managing experienced producers or cross-functional creative teams, is required
- Demonstrated strong editorial judgment, including substantial experience reviewing scripts and content for factual accuracy, narrative clarity, consistency, and alignment with organizational voice
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to high editorial and production standards
- Experience managing budgets, workflows, and departmental resources while fostering cross-functional collaboration
- Strategic thinker with the ability to align departmental objectives with broader organizational goals and build internal and external partnerships
- Experience working directly with high-profile executives and senior leadership in a collaborative yet accountable structure
- Demonstrated ability to create and oversee culturally competent coverage, ensuring editorial sensitivity and alignment with trans and LGBTQ+ communities
- Willingness and availability to travel occasionally for leadership alignment and team-building initiatives
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Gym Reimbursement Program
- Wellness Rewards
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