Head of Production

This is a full-time, in-person position located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

About Us

Audiochuck is a fast-growing, dynamic company that is driven by our mission to tell the right stories, in the right ways, for the right reasons. Our team is made up of immensely passionate people who love what we do and don’t stop until we’re proud. Excellence is required at Audiochuck – we have a responsibility (and privilege) to honor the voices of those whose stories we tell. We approach our content with empathy, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Advocacy is an essential part of the Audiochuck culture as we strive to positively impact victims and their families through the use of our time, money, and resources.

Committed to developing our people and fostering a long-term team of talented media professionals, we are seeking motivated top talent to join our amazing team. If you’re exceptional at what you do, possess an innate desire to work hard alongside a team in creating something meaningful, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then Audiochuck may be a good fit for you.

About Our Head of Production Role:

The Head of Production will lead the end-to-end execution of Audiochuck’s productions, across both audio and video, ensuring smooth workflows, high-quality content, and timely releases.  This role requires a strategic hands-on leader with experience in audio podcast production, digital video production, team management, and cross-platform operational efficiency to drive the success of multiple shows across the Audiochuck Network (ACN).

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver world-quality, edge-of-your-seat storytelling to our fans.

• Encourage, participate in, and enable advocacy pertaining to our stories.

• Oversee the development and execution of podcast episodes across various ACN shows, from case vetting and outreach to session producing, performing audio and video post-production reviews, and scheduling episodes for distribution across platforms.

• Set and achieve goals in various categories including, but not limited to: audience growth, increased video output, and brand deal execution.

• Manage production schedules and resource allocation to ensure all production teams meet key production deadlines.

• Optimize and implement efficient, scalable workflows across audio and video production teams.

• Troubleshoot production challenges, implementing solutions to maintain quality and efficiency.

• Lead creative and logistical planning for in-studio and on-location shoots when needed.

• Manage production budgets and ensure proper financial tracking in collaboration with creative and operations teams.

• Lead multiple teams of producers, editors, and support staff, ensuring collaboration and excellence in all aspects of audio and video production

• Recruit and onboard freelance and full-time production staff as needed to support evolving content needs.

• Oversee the ad integration process for all Audiochuck shows and serve as the primary liaison with SiriusXM for host reads, production elements, and asset delivery.

• Vet potential case selections and support outreach efforts to develop compelling and impactful content.

• Ensure all content adheres to Audiochuck’s storytelling and advocacy standards.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including marketing, legal, and engagement, to align production efforts with company goals.

• Research and implement industry best practices to maintain Audiochuck’s leadership in audio and video podcast production.

• Collaborate with executive leadership to build quarterly and annual production roadmaps that align with broader content, growth, and advocacy goals.

• Leverage audience analytics and performance data to inform production strategies and continuously improve storytelling across audio and video formats.

• Guide the creation of platform-optimized content (short-form, vertical video, trailers, etc.) to support distribution on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and other key channels.

• Ensure all productions comply with legal, journalistic, and ethical standards; including privacy, defamation, rights clearances, and the safety of team members during on-location shoots.

• Create growth and training plans for producers, editors, and coordinators to continuously level up skillsets and maintain a high bar of production excellence.

What You Will Bring to the Table:

• 7 years of experience in audio production, digital media production, multimedia storytelling, and/or a related field.

• Proven leadership experience in managing production teams and overseeing large-scale projects.

• Strong knowledge of podcast audio and video production workflows, scheduling, and project management.

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Experience with audio and video editing and post-production processes.

• Ability to collaborate with creative and technical teams to produce high-quality content.

• Passion for storytelling, true crime content, and ethical reporting.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

• This is an in-person role based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

What Audiochuck Will Bring to the Table:

• Commitment to intentional leadership development for all employees.

• Dedication to company culture and promoting mental health.

• A talented team of collaborative and passionate employees to support your work.

• An appreciation for diverse work experiences and backgrounds.

• A chance to work on shows from a leading network for true crime podcasts.

• Competitive base salary.

• Comprehensive benefits plan.

• 401(k) retirement plan with match.

• Paid time off.

• Team events and activities.

This is a full-time, in-person position located in Indianapolis, Indiana.