Director of Podcast Production
TransLash Media is seeking a Director of Podcast Production to lead the podcast department and provide 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the podcast department, directly supervising Senior Producers and ensuring effective oversight of all active podcast projects
- Oversee project intake, assessing feasibility, scope, and alignment with organizational priorities
- Formalize and refine scalable systems that support structured intake, workflow clarity, and production efficiency
- Partner with executive leadership to align podcast strategy with broader organizational goals
- Review scripts and key editorial materials to ensure factual accuracy and alignment with organizational voice
- Ensure all projects are delivered on time and in alignment with approved scope
- Guide scheduling, resource allocation, and budgeting in partnership with Operations and Senior Producers
- Delegate responsibilities appropriately and provide ongoing coaching and performance evaluation for Senior Producers
- Manage relationships with external partners, platforms, and collaborators
- Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership across other TransLash verticals to support integrated storytelling initiatives
About TransLash
Fueled by a team of journalists and media makers, TransLash is a multi-platform, award-winning organization with deep credibility and impact in the trans community. TransLash has created award-winning podcasts, critically acclaimed films, and a growing library of journalism and personal essays. The organization especially encourages applications from people with lived experience in trans communities and communities of color.