Supervising Producer, Overheard

Doing Things Media • New York, NY

9d • $100,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Doing Things is seeking a Supervising Producer, Overheard with a strong understanding of cultural moments and trends and a sharp editorial eye to lead the creative and operational execution of their growing video slate. This role is central to the production team, acting as a liaison between the Director of Production and the daily production staff. The Supervising Producer will manage the entire production lifecycle for multiple series, from development to delivery, ensuring each show is creatively compelling, operationally efficient, and aligned with the Overheard brand. The ideal candidate enjoys building systems as much as creating content, will lead producers and crews, develop new formats, resolve production issues in real-time, and contribute to the growth of a fast-paced digital media business. A solid understanding of branded content is also required, enabling the seamless integration of sponsor messaging without compromising creative integrity or audience experience.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years producing premium digital, unscripted, or documentary-style content.
• Experience overseeing multiple productions simultaneously from development through delivery.
• Proven experience managing producers and cross-functional creative teams.
• Strong grasp on cultural moments and trends, with good taste and a sharp editorial eye.
• Demonstrated experience producing branded content, with the ability to seamlessly integrate sponsor messaging into original creative in a way that feels authentic and audience-first.
• Strong creative instincts and an understanding of what resonates across YouTube and social platforms.
• Excellent production management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, staffing, and logistics.
• Deep familiarity with both field production and post-production workflows.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands-on problem solving.
• Proven ability to develop high-performing, social-first content with a deep understanding of what drives audience engagement.
• Expertise in crafting compelling hooks, identifying viral opportunities, and consistently creating videos designed to capture attention, maximize retention, and drive shareability across YouTube and social platforms.
• Based in New York City and available for regular in-person production.

Nice To Haves

• Experience launching successful original digital franchises.
• Background in comedy, documentary, or cultural reporting and entertainment.
• Experience collaborating with sales and brand partnerships teams to develop custom content and sponsor integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day production of the Overheard video slate, including existing and original series.
• Oversee projects from development through pre-production, production, post-production, and final delivery.
• Partner closely with Creative, Production, Editorial, Social, Sales, and Brand teams to execute both editorial and branded content.
• Lead the creative execution of branded campaigns, ensuring sponsor objectives are thoughtfully woven into each show's voice, format, and storytelling.
• Work directly with brand partners and internal stakeholders to deliver integrations that feel authentic, entertaining, and native to the audience.
• Manage production schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent productions.
• Supervise producers, coordinators, editors, field crews, and freelance talent, providing mentorship, creative guidance, and feedback.
• Develop production workflows and scalable systems that improve efficiency as the slate grows.
• Help shape new show concepts, recurring formats, and production strategies.
• Maintain a consistently high creative bar while ensuring productions stay on schedule and within budget.
• Make strong editorial and production decisions in fast-moving environments where priorities can shift quickly.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing startup with a proven product
• Incredible opportunities to learn and work on projects at the forefront of the internet media landscape
• Opportunity to transform digital advertising

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed