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

Cause Capacity•New York, NY

2d•$116,300•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Producer leads the editorial vision and end-to-end audio, and where applicable, video, production of The Anti-Trans Hate Machine,TransLash’s award-winning investigative podcast. This role oversees the full production lifecycle, from research and concept development through publication, while managing Producer(s) and external partners to ensure rigorous reporting, consistent creative quality, operational excellence, and timely delivery. The Senior Producer sets editorial direction, establishes episode constraints, and ensures that each production meets the highest standards of narrative clarity, accuracy, and audience engagement. This role balances creative leadership with disciplined execution, team management, and cross-team collaboration. This role carries primary responsibility for investigative rigor, narrative integrity, and team leadership at the show level, translating executive creative direction into actionable production strategy and daily execution.

Requirements

7+ years of podcast, audio journalism, or media production 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.

Responsibilities

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.