Producer, Podcast – NYC [Temporary]
HigherGround is seeking an experienced Freelance Producer to drive the day-to-day production of our always-on shows. You’ll work closely with the team on interview scheduling and prep, editorial decision-making, episode assembly in Adobe Premiere Pro, and both remote and in-studio tapings.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Host and Production team to produce episodes and related podcast deliverables
- Lead weekly production meetings; set agendas and organize team schedules
- Develop show workflows; contribute to overall format and structure
- Pitch episode topics and guests
- Own the guest booking pipeline: liaise with guest reps, send invites, prep docs, and coordinate day-of logistics
- Create research briefs for the Host and schedule pre-interviews as needed
- Research and fact-check scripts and episodes
- Edit raw interviews in Premiere Pro; assemble episodes, ads, and promotional materials
- Maintain the Airtable schedule and editorial calendar for internal and external stakeholders
- Support ad operations: manage obligations, execution, tracking, and deliverables
- Partner with marketing to gather materials for campaigns and distribute social assets
Requirements
- 3+ years’ experience producing high-production interview/chat shows
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid Pro Tools
- Proven collaboration with high-profile talent and production partners; discretion and professionalism
- Strong writing and editorial judgment
- Self-starter who owns workflows and meets deadlines with minimal oversight
- Exceptional detail management, organization, and accountability
- Resourceful problem-solver who anticipates needs
- Comfort working long or irregular hours when production requires it
- Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Team-first mindset and ability to maintain high quality standards