Associate Production Director

Peloton•New York, NY

4d•$84,250 - $99,650•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Production Director is the primary technical and creative lead for Peloton studio productions. This leadership role oversees the control room and the full production environment, ensuring the creative integrity and visual and audio presentation of livestreams and on-demand workout classes. The role involves orchestrating production technology and talent to deliver a high-quality experience for instructors and members. The Associate Production Director makes final creative decisions about the look and sound of live and coach-to-camera, on-demand classes; leads production execution; oversees a small production crew; and maintains technical and artistic standards. The role also includes developing crew capabilities, maintaining standard operating procedures, planning high-stakes projects, improving workflows, and responding to technical failures. The position is based at Peloton’s New York City headquarters. It requires availability for a 24/7 production schedule, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays as required, as well as on-call support outside scheduled hours.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in a live broadcast environment, such as television, news, or sports, with a proven track record as a Director or Technical Director.
A four-year degree in Broadcast Production, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional leadership experience.
Expert-level knowledge of Ross Carbonite switchers, Yamaha QL/CL series audio consoles, and signal flow, including SDI, NDI, and Dante.
Ability to lead a crew under the pressure of a live, on-air environment.
Systems-oriented approach and ability to troubleshoot complex signal paths and IP-based broadcast workflows autonomously.
Ability to support a 24/7 production schedule, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Readiness to provide on-call support and technical guidance outside scheduled hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising small teams or direct reports.

Responsibilities

Partner with Producing and Creative Services teams to translate creative visions into production execution and make real-time editorial decisions that enhance storytelling and engagement.
Make final creative decisions about the appearance and sound of live and coach-to-camera, on-demand workout classes.
Lead live and on-demand production as the primary Creative and Technical Director, ensuring high production value through camera blocking, lighting transitions, and audio fidelity.
Directly oversee 1–2 Production Technicians during live broadcasts, provide real-time cues, and ensure Audio, Camera, and Vision positions meet production standards.
Maintain accountability for the artistic aesthetic and technical quality of broadcasts, correcting deviations from brand style guides.
Lead control room operations, manage daily production workflows, and distribute tasks among the production crew.
Collaborate with senior leadership to design and implement Production Technician training programs, and provide feedback and mentorship.
Maintain standard operating procedures, including style guides and technical workflows.
Lead technical planning and execution for high-stakes internal and external projects.
Work with Senior Management, Supervisors, and Engineering to identify workflow inefficiencies and propose and test hardware and software solutions.
Act as the first line of command during technical failures and make independent decisions to maintain product integrity.
Provide on-call support and technical guidance during off-schedule hours to maintain broadcast integrity.