TransLash Media - Senior Producer - Anti-Trans Hate Machine Podcast

This is a remote position.

• 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.
  
• The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
  

• 7+ years of podcast or audio journalism 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.
  

• Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods.
  
• Prolonged periods working on a computer.
  
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
  
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
  
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.
  

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

• 2–3 examples of podcast episodes or series you have directly produced or led from concept through publication (investigative or narrative-driven work strongly preferred), and
  
• A brief description of your role in each example, including your responsibilities related to editorial direction, reporting, script development, team management, and final production approval.