Sr. Creative Producer

First We Feast•New York, NY

16h•$90,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

First We Feast is seeking a Senior Creative Producer to oversee Hot Ones Versus, a marquee program that extends Hot Ones beyond a one-on-one interview through a hostless format combining deeply researched questions with talent interaction. The producer oversees the series’ creative and physical production, directs on set, manages budgets, supports branded deals, and partners with editorial producers and the broader team to build synergy across shows. The role guides production from talent-booking collaboration through efficient shoots, edit oversight, and show launches. It also involves shaping runs of show from research, preparing talent and directing episodes, managing sponsorship deliverables, coordinating approvals, and using audience insights to support reach, engagement, and growth goals. This is a hybrid role based in First We Feast’s Midtown NYC office/studio, with in-person work Tuesday through Thursday and the option to work remotely or in-office on other days.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience directing celebrity talent.
Ability to read the room and use timely follow-ups while directing talent.
Composure, organization, and a cool demeanor in a fast-paced environment with tight turnarounds.
Strong command of YouTube formats and digital trends.
Fluency in pop culture and cultural touchstones, with a broad understanding of talent across film, television, music, and the internet.
Strong cross-functional communication and time-management skills, including the ability to delegate and find efficiencies.
Leadership capabilities and a team-oriented, collaborative approach.
Enthusiasm and skill in crafting runs of show with humorous, witty, deeply researched questions.
Experience with branded campaigns and understanding of the pipeline from editorial to branded content; comfort fielding or crafting pitches for Sales.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Talent team on bookings, focusing on pairings that work well through gameplay and personal interaction.
Turn research packets into runs of show.
Confirm shoots with production management teams and oversee rehearsals, required rentals, prelights, and related preparation.
Greet and prepare talent, then direct episodes while maintaining energy and pacing and pivoting when needed.
Oversee edits, create cutdowns, and collaborate on social cuts.
Work with Sales on sponsorship opportunities and manage deliverables for sold sponsorships.
Send episodes for Legal, PR, and other approvals, and quality-check launches.
Work with internal content strategists and analysts to use insights to broaden and engage the audience, with attention to growth and metric goals.
Collaborate with the editorial team and attend scheduled meetings, including check-ins with First We Feast leadership.
Manage production budgets and help with branded deals.