[Hiring] Director of Podcast Production @Cause Capacity

Role Description

The Director of Podcast Production leads the podcast department and provides strategic, editorial, and operational oversight across all podcast initiatives. This role is responsible for the overall direction, quality, and accuracy of podcast content, ensuring projects are clearly scoped, aligned with organizational priorities, and executed at a high editorial standard.

• Serve as the direct supervisor of Senior Producers, overseeing team management, workload delegation, and performance accountability.
• Work closely with Senior Producers and the Operations Team to assess project viability, align on scope, and determine production feasibility based on team capacity and resources.
• Partner with the Executive Producer and Senior Producers to define and articulate creative vision and direction.
• Provide editorial review on scripted projects to ensure narrative clarity and consistency with the broader TransLash voice prior to Executive Producer review.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership across other TransLash verticals to support integrated storytelling initiatives and coordinated content strategies.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in podcasting, audio production, or related media, including at least 3 years of direct team leadership experience managing experienced producers or cross-functional creative teams.
• Demonstrated strong editorial judgment, including substantial experience reviewing scripts and content for factual accuracy, narrative clarity, consistency, and alignment with organizational voice.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to high editorial and production standards.
• Experience managing budgets, workflows, and departmental resources while fostering cross-functional collaboration.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align departmental objectives with broader organizational goals and build internal and external partnerships.
• Experience working directly with high-profile executives and senior leadership in a collaborative yet accountable structure.
• Demonstrated ability to create and oversee culturally competent coverage, ensuring editorial sensitivity and alignment with trans and LGBTQ+ communities.
• Willingness and availability to travel occasionally for leadership alignment and team-building initiatives.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Rewards

How to Apply

Please click HERE to apply and submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your interest in this role and how your experience aligns with the responsibilities outlined.

• 2–3 examples of podcast projects, shows, or initiatives you have led or overseen (links to episodes, series pages, or audio clips are welcome).
• A brief description of your role in each project, including your leadership responsibilities (e.g., team management, editorial direction, workflow development, budgeting, strategic alignment, or executive collaboration).

Work samples are an essential component of this application. Applications submitted without relevant work samples cannot be considered. If your examples are hosted privately, please ensure that links are accessible to reviewers.

TransLash is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. If you seek an accommodation, please advise in writing at the time you apply.