Senior Producer – Anti-Trans Hate Machine Podcast

Role Overview

• Oversee execution of the overall editorial and creative direction for the Anti-Trans Hate Machine podcast programming
• Define episode scope, thematic focus, and structural constraints (e.g., outlines, interview frameworks, narrative arc)
• Review and approve outlines, drafts, and scripts to ensure investigative depth, narrative clarity, factual integrity, and alignment with the show’s mission
• Guide Producer(s) in shaping strong editorial concepts and execution.
• Manage and mentor Producer(s), providing structured feedback, growth planning, and daily operational leadership
• Provide clear direction, feedback, and performance oversight
• Allocate workload and ensure team capacity aligns with production demands
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and editorial excellence.
• Oversee the complete production lifecycle from recording through publication
• Manage production timelines, budgets, and cross-functional coordination
• Supervise editing processes and approve final audio before release
• Ensure required permissions, releases, and compliance standards are met
• Oversee metadata creation, distribution readiness, and platform publishing
• Anticipate and manage investigative pivots, including schedule shifts, rewrites, or additional reporting as new information emerges.
• Lead guest sourcing strategy aligned with editorial priorities
• Oversee guest outreach, scheduling, and onboarding processes
• Maintain strong external relationships with interviewees and partners
• Ensure smooth post-publication follow-up and engagement.

Requirements

• 7+ years of podcast, audio journalism, or media production experience, particularly within investigative journalism
• Demonstrated experience leading editorial direction for narrative-based programming
• 3+ years prior experience managing and developing production staff
• Strong script writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Experience overseeing production budgets and complex workflows
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Strong audio production fluency; experience with tools such as Asana and Riverside is preferred but not required
• Demonstrated ability to create culturally competent coverage and operate with sensitivity to trans and LGBTQ+ communities
• Willingness and availability to travel occasionally for on-site investigative reporting, including potential multi-day field assignments.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Rewards