Senior Producer

The role

A Senior Producer will lead production for video-forward podcasts and standalone video content. You will drive episodes from concept to final delivery and manage other producers.

What you will do

• Serve as lead producer for video-forward podcasts and standalone YouTube content.
• Drive episode production from concept to final delivery across audio and video.
• Direct story development, research, guest booking, scripting, and recording.
• Guide post-production including edits, revisions, and pickups.
• Apply editorial and visual guidelines across projects.
• Repackage content for YouTube, web, social, and email.
• Use audience data to inform episode decisions and grow engagement.
• Identify workflow improvements and pilot new tools.
• Leverage AI tools for scripting, editing, and insights.
• Provide guidance, feedback, and mentorship to staff and freelance producers.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of combined experience in video-forward editorial production, editing, and content development.
• Proven experience running or producing a podcast end to end.
• Proficiency in audio and video recording and editing.
• Experience producing content for parenting, family, or lifestyle audiences.
• Experience with Descript, Premiere, or Riverside.
• Background in content production management using project management tools.
• Ability to use audience and platform data for insights.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Working knowledge of AI tools in content production.

Nice to have

• Experience exploring and implementing new content formats and production techniques.
• On-camera experience — hosting, interviewing, or directing talent on camera.
• Ability to research and draw insights from quantitative and qualitative data.
• Basic knowledge of SEO and developing keyword-targeted content.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or Airtable.
• Proficiency in digital audio workstations such as ProTools or Logic.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that supports wellness for team members and their families.

Before you apply

• Understood.org does not sponsor applicants for work visas or legal permanent residence, including providing assistance with OPT extensions.

About the company

Understood is a nonprofit helping millions of people navigate the realities of neurodivergence. They translate knowledge about ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia into guidance, tools, and community support.