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TransLash Media \- Podcast Producer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$85/hr - $85/hr

5+ years exp

TransLash Media is dedicated to telling trans stories to save trans lives. The Podcast Producer oversees the production of two news and information talk shows, ensuring smooth operations from concept to completion while collaborating closely with various stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Research and propose guests, topics, and special series for The TransLash Podcast and The Mess

Coordinate and schedule approved guests; send all relevant details and recording links

Proactively facilitate communication with host, guests and any other relevant stakeholders to ensure all participants have the materials and information needed in advance

Gather key details and materials from guests, including title, bio, approved headshots, and social media handles

Draft guest briefs for the interviewer, as requested

Create and prepare scripts and audio clips for each program, ensuring editorial alignment and clarity

Lead planning meetings for The TransLash Podcast and The Mess

Support the recording of The TransLash Podcast and The Mess, ensuring smooth technical and editorial execution

Provide fact-checking support during recording sessions of The Mess

Work with various stakeholders to ensure best-quality recordings

Interview guests, record, and edit audio for the “Trans Joy” segment

Manage receipt and organization of all files from guests and hosts

Contribute to the development and future implementation of video podcast workflows

Provide support for video recordings as the program evolves to include video components

Write and produce promo swaps, managing the recording of pre-, mid-, and post-rolls

Send Sound Engineer edit notes and audio files, review draft assemblies and provide detailed edits with feedback

Listen to final mixes and sign off on completed audio

Review episodes to ensure accuracy, tone, and quality align with TransLash standards

Draft final show descriptions for approval by the Director of Podcasts

Upload final programs, titles, and notes to all relevant platforms

Select the best content for digital to promote the shows

Research and support podcast award submissions as needed

Coordinate sharing of requested audio with partners, including distribution platforms, podcasts, or radio outlets

Oversee production workflows and timelines to ensure all deliverables for The TransLash Podcast and The Mess are completed on time and to a high standard

Maintain up-to-date Asana projects and task assignments, ensuring deadlines, responsibilities, and next steps are clearly defined and visible across teams

Anticipate and resolve potential scheduling or workflow conflicts, proactively adjusting timelines and priorities to keep projects on track

Coordinate logistics across internal staff, freelancers, and external partners to ensure smooth execution of all production phases

Track and communicate progress at each stage of production, ensuring transparency, accountability, and alignment across all contributors

Support continuous improvement of production systems and workflows, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and collaboration

Manage logistics related to podcast equipment, including maintaining portable microphone inventory, overseeing insurance and shipping processes, and coordinating guest receipt and return of gear

Partner closely with the Executive Producer, Director of Podcasts, sound engineers, and digital staff to ensure cohesive production planning, execution, and delivery across The TransLash Podcast and The Mess

Work collaboratively with internal partners to align on production goals, editorial direction, best practices, workflows, and delivery timelines

Serve as the primary point of coordination between editorial, operations, and digital media teams for the TransLash Podcast and The Mess to ensure smooth information flow and timely decision-making

Foster a positive, solution-oriented working environment that supports creativity, accountability, and clear communication among partners and contributors

Qualification

Podcast productionInterview-format showsAudio editing toolsAsanaGoogle DriveSlackCulturally competent coverageField productionPodcast analyticsTime managementOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree required; A journalism-related field of study is a plus

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the news media industry, including experience in a newsroom or other fast-paced, deadline-driven news environment

At least 1-2 years producing an interview-format show is required

Demonstrated ability to create culturally competent coverage and operate with sensitivity to trans and LGBTQ+ communities

Ability to oversee high-quality remote recordings in Riverside and coach guests on remote microphone setup and recording logistics is required

Experience producing across different podcast formats, including interview-style shows; experience in news or a deadline-driven media environment required

Demonstrated strength in writing scripts, conducting field production, and reporting

Work experience with Asana, Google Drive, and Slack

Working knowledge of audio distribution, recording and editing tools, including Acast, Apple Podcasts, Audio Hijack, Audition and Riverside

Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines

Ability to shape, guide, and serve as a resource for team members with varying levels of experience

An ear for good tape and excellent attention to detail

Ability to analyze podcast analytics data to inform editorial and production decisions

Standard working hours are flexible; however, the Producer must be available for host recordings, which typically occur during Eastern Time business hours

Ability and willingness to travel occasionally for field recordings, reporting trips, or event coverage

Ability to work independently while also thriving as part of a small, focused team

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