Executive Producer, Build or Break

Lubetzky Family Foundation•Austin, TX

11d

About The Position

The Executive Producer will own the end-to-end success of Build or Break, a weekly video podcast hosted by Daniel Lubetzky. The role oversees creative execution, production operations, team leadership, platform relationships, audience growth, and monetization. The Executive Producer will partner closely with Daniel to protect and advance his voice and vision while bringing independent judgment, creative taste, and operational discipline to the show’s business. This is a senior, high-trust opportunity to grow an early-stage show into a category-defining, chart-topping media property. The Executive Producer will build the team, systems, and partnerships needed to support that growth and will own strategy, operations, and outcomes. The position is based in or requires willingness to relocate to Austin, Texas, and involves regular travel for recordings and events. The role includes a competitive annual salary based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include 25 days of paid time off, five sick days, 20 personal days, health, dental, and vision insurance, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, an employer-matched retirement plan, charitable gift matching, and professional development resources. The organization describes its work environment as dynamic, ambitious, fun, and kind, and highlights opportunities to work on initiatives that make an impact.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in podcast/audio or video production and a cumulative 8+ years in media, podcasts, and/or business development.
Proven track record of scaling a podcast to chart-topping status, ideally in entrepreneurship, business, leadership, or lifestyle, with demonstrable results such as chart rankings, audience growth, or revenue growth.
Strong business acumen, including budget ownership, partner negotiations, and monetization strategy.
Demonstrated success building and leading teams, including hiring, developing, and managing producers, editors, and content staff.
Sharp editorial judgment and storytelling instincts, with the ability to identify what makes a conversation or moment resonate.
Established relationships with platforms such as Spotify, Apple, and YouTube, and with talent representation such as CAA, WME, UTA, or similar.
Genuine alignment with the show's mission and values.
Based in or willing to relocate to Austin, Texas, and comfortable with regular travel for recordings and events.
Collaborative operating style, with the ability to hold a strong point of view while working in true partnership with a founder and host.

Responsibilities

Partner with Daniel on every episode, from guest selection through final cut, ensuring the show reflects his voice, values, and mission.
Set and maintain a high creative standard for long-form episodes and short-form and social content.
Develop and evolve the show's format, segments, and storytelling approach.
Oversee end-to-end production, including pre-production, booking, remote and in-person recording, post-production, and distribution.
Own the show's budget, including production costs, vendors, freelancers, travel, and event expenses, with full P&L accountability.
Establish scalable systems and workflows as the show and team grow.
Build and lead the team, including hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development; set goals and accountability structures and manage performance.
Foster an internal culture reflecting curiosity, creativity, courage, and compassion.
Develop creative pathways to expand the brand's reach.
Manage relationships with distribution and platform partners to improve placement, promotion, and discoverability.
Build and execute monetization strategies across sponsorships, brand partnerships, and other revenue streams.
Track and report business metrics, including revenue, CPMs, and partner deliverables, to Daniel and relevant stakeholders.
Balance commercial growth with fidelity to the show's mission and values.
Represent the show in partner and industry conversations.
Manage a marketing and communications team to grow downloads, video views, and social audiences.
Use audience and performance data to refine the format, guest mix, and content strategy.