Podcast Producer, Overheard Sports (Contract)

Location: Remote

Doing Things Media is looking for an experienced Podcast Producer to lead the development and production of Overheard Sports podcast. This role is ideal for someone who has a proven track record producing talent-driven sports podcasts and can confidently manage every stage of the production process, from guest booking and editorial development to post-production and publishing.

The ideal candidate understands how Gen Z and young millennial audiences discover and share sports content on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. They are an exceptional communicator, highly organized, creatively driven, and comfortable balancing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, with a deep, authentic passion for sports and pop culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end production of video podcasts from pre-production through final delivery, including our new Sports slate.
• Book high-profile guests and manage talent communication throughout the production process.
• Develop episode concepts, produce segments, and prepare hosts for recordings.
• Help shape new show concepts, recurring formats, and production strategies for sports audiences.
• Coordinate production logistics, including crew bookings, studio scheduling, and shoot operations.
• Manage production timelines, publishing schedules, and content calendars.
• Review edits and provide thoughtful creative feedback through final delivery.
• Partner cross-functionally with production, post-production, and social teams to maximize content performance across platforms.
• Ensure productions are executed on time, on budget, and at a consistently high creative standard.
• Foster a positive, and organized production environment for talent, athletes, and crew.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience producing comedy, sports, or personality-driven podcasts.
• Up to speed on sports culture, with the ability to translate sports through different lenses and audiences, pop culture, comedy, female-skewing, and beyond.
• Demonstrated experience working with high-profile talent.
• Strong editorial instincts and a deep understanding of what makes compelling conversational content.
• Experience overseeing all aspects of podcast production, including development, booking, production, post-production, and distribution.
• Experience producing sports content while maintaining thoughtful, access-aware production practices.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple productions simultaneously.
• Experience producing video-first podcasts and developing content for platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and other social channels.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across creative and production teams.
• Experience launching new podcasts from concept to release.
• Existing relationships with talent representatives, creators, athletes, or comedians.
• Background in unscripted digital media, sports, or comedy programming.
• Proven ability to manage talent relationships with professionalism, discretion, and confidence.

Bonus Points

• Background in comedy, documentary, or sports entertainment.
• Passion for creating funny, thoughtful, and culturally relevant sports content for broad, crossover audiences.