Senior Producer

About Understood

Understood is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference. We raise awareness of the challenges and strengths of people who learn and think differently. Our resources help people navigate challenges, gain confidence, and find support and community so they can thrive.

Having a shared commitment to our values is a key factor in any hire we make. We have five core values:

• Continuously learn.
• Act with intention.
• Champion difference.
• Inspire change.
• Grow together.

Come be part of an organization with an entrepreneurial spirit that’s helping to shape the world for difference. Together, we can build a world where everyone can reach their full potential.

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To advance our mission and deepen our impact, we’re hiring a Senior Producer, reporting to the Director, Content Development. You're a passionate and experienced podcast producer with a knack for creating compelling content. You have a deep understanding of the podcast ecosystem, hands‑on experience with podcasts that are natively distributed for both video and audio, and can leverage data to shape show direction and drive audience growth.

A creative and strategic leader, you are highly organized and comfortable managing multiple projects and team members at once.

You are a self‑starter who excels at working both independently and collaboratively. You have a keen eye for detail and are committed to maintaining high standards for quality and brand consistency.

This is a hybrid role that requires a minimum of three (3) days a week in our NYC office, with a focus on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

• Serve as the lead producer for multiple video‑forward podcasts within the Understood Podcast Network.
• Oversee episodes from concept to final delivery across audio and video formats.
• Direct all stages of production, including story development, advanced research, guest booking, scripting, and recording direction.
• Guide post‑production, including edits, revisions, pickups, and final delivery.

• Shape the editorial and visual direction of each show to maintain consistency with brand guidelines.
• Pitch episode arcs, develop series concepts, and guide hosts and talent.
• Enhance overall show quality through strong editorial choices.
• Repackage and curate content for You Tube, web, social, email, and other platforms.

• Review audience data and platform performance to guide content and show direction.
• Identify opportunities to grow audience engagement across audio and video platforms.
  Develop ideas informed by listener and viewer behavior, especially for You Tube.

• Identify workflow improvements and streamline production processes, including but not limited to introducing new tools, systems, and techniques to improve team efficiency.
• Leverage AI tools where appropriate for scripting, editing, insights, and content repackaging.
• Stay informed on emerging podcast and video production trends and integrate best practices.

• Provide day‑to‑day guidance, feedback, and mentorship to other staff and freelance producers.
• Delegate tasks effectively and support professional growth.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure smooth workflows and clear communication.

• 5+ years of combined experience in video‑forward podcast production, editing, and content development.
• Demonstrated proficiency in audio and video recording, editing, and podcast production tools and platforms.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Passionate about podcasts and knowledgeable about different podcast formats, styles, and genres.
• Highly organized and attentive to detail.
• Experience using project management tools (such as Jira, Asana, Airtable).
• Strong background in content production management with a focus on timely, high-quality delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to use data analytics to drive audience growth.
• Exceptional cross‑functional collaboration skills.

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