TransLash Media - Director of Podcast Production

Trans Lash Media - Director of Podcast Production

Fueled by a team of journalists and media makers, Trans Lash is a multi-platform, award-winning organization with deep credibility and impact in the trans community and beyond.

Trans Lash has grown into a bold, wide-ranging producer of media that centers the lives and stories of TGNC people, adding critical nuance and depth to the issues that shape national headlines. We’ve created award-winning podcasts, critically acclaimed films, community-sourced zines, and a growing library of personal essays and journalism by TGNC contributors. We document, create, and influence trans culture for TGNC people and those who love them.

We investigate and share the bold stories that others can’t—or won’t—in order to present trans lives in their fullness and complexity. Our work sparks new conversations, builds community, and supports an expanding network of allies. Together, we’re imagining new futures for trans people—and bringing those futures to life.

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.

Serving as the direct supervisor of Senior Producers, the Director oversees team management, workload delegation, and performance accountability. They 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.

At the show level, the Director partners with the Executive Producer and Senior Producers to define and articulate creative vision and direction. On scripted projects, they provide editorial review to ensure narrative clarity, alignment with the agreed upon vision, and consistency with the broader Trans Lash voice prior to Executive Producer review.

The Director also collaborates cross-functionally with leadership across other Trans Lash verticals to support integrated storytelling initiatives and coordinated content strategies.

• 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, alignment with organizational voice, and adherence to editorial standards prior to executive review
• 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
• Continually refine workflows across development, production, editorial review, & delivery
• Delegate responsibilities appropriately and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluation for Senior Producers
• Manage relationships with external partners, platforms, and collaborators
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure effective cross-functional coordination.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

This is a fully remote position. The Director of Podcast Production may be based anywhere within the United States.

$135,000 annually plus benefits.

• 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, is required
• Demonstrated strong editorial judgment, including substantial experience reviewing…