Head of Production (Podcast)

Salem Media Group, Inc

21d•$85,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Salem Podcast Network, a division of Salem Media, is looking for a full-time Head of Production for our video podcast network. Role Summary We’re building a high-output, video-first podcast network and need a hands-on production leader who can make every show look and sound premium. You’ll own the studio environment and technical execution: camera, lighting, audio capture, live troubleshooting, and repeatable workflows that scale across shows. This is a practical, operator role—someone who can build a clean system and also jump in and execute when it’s go-time.

Requirements

4+ years in video production (podcast, studio, live, or digital media)
Strong working knowledge of lighting, camera systems, and audio capture
Calm, fast troubleshooting under time pressure
Strong organization: file naming, delivery, documentation, repeatable processes
Comfortable working across multiple shows with different formats and needs

Nice To Haves

Experience with multi-cam podcast production
Familiarity with ATEM/Blackmagic workflows, DSLR/mirrorless rigs, lav/boom setups
Basic editing knowledge (enough to understand downstream post needs)

Responsibilities

Studio setup and consistency across shows (lighting, camera placement, audio capture, backgrounds)
Technical production workflow (pre-flight checklists, capture settings, file management, handoff to post)
Live troubleshooting during recording (audio, sync, camera issues, software/hardware hiccups)
Standardizing gear, templates, and documentation so production runs the same way every time
Coordinating with show Executive Producers and the network team to support daily/weekly schedules
Supporting producers as needed on recording days (logistics, run-of-show support)