Producer

This is a Freelance Job

Producer, Podcast - NYC [Temporary]

ABOUT THE ROLE:
Higher Ground is seeking an experienced Producer to drive the day-to-day production of our always-on shows. You'll work closely with the team on interview scheduling and prep, editorial decision-making, episode assembly in Adobe Premiere Pro, and both remote and in-studio tapings.

WHO YOU ARE:
You bring strong video/audio production skills, a track record of lead-producing chat/interview shows, and an eagerness to tackle creative and operational challenges-balancing taste, speed, and collaboration.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Partner with the Host and Production team to produce episodes and related podcast deliverables.
Lead weekly production meetings; set agendas and organize team schedules.
Develop show workflows; contribute to overall format and structure.
Pitch episode topics and guests.
Own the guest booking pipeline: liaise with guest reps and the Host/scheduler; send invites, prep docs, and recording links; coordinate day-of logistics; maintain a tracker of past and upcoming guests.
Create research briefs for the Host and schedule pre-interviews as needed.
Research and fact-check scripts and episodes.
Edit raw interviews in Premiere Pro; assemble episodes, ads, and promotional materials.
Coordinate cross-functionally with the production team to deliver assets on time.
Maintain the Airtable schedule and editorial calendar; ensure accurate, up-to-date information for internal and external stakeholders.
Support ad operations: manage obligations, execution, tracking, and deliverables.
Partner with marketing to gather materials for campaigns; communicate release dates and distribute social assets to interviewees ahead of air.

REQUIREMENTS:
3+ years' experience producing high-production interview/chat shows.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid Pro Tools.
Proven collaboration with high-profile talent, interviewees, and production partners; discretion and professionalism.
Strong writing/editorial judgment; able to build podcast episodes end-to-end.
Self-starter who owns workflows and meets deadlines with minimal oversight.
Exceptional detail management and recall; accurate, organized, and accountable over long timelines.
Resourceful problem-solver who anticipates needs and fills gaps to keep production moving.
Comfort working long or irregular hours when production requires it.
Track record of fast-turnaround deliveries without sacrificing quality
Excellent communication, organization, time-management, and leadership skills.
Able to coordinate many moving parts while maintaining a high bar for quality.
Team-first mindset.