Senior Producer - Anti-Trans Hate Machine Podcast

About TransLash

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

TransLash 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. 

Our coverage centers trans communities and communities of color, and we especially encourage applications from people with lived experience in those communities, including trans people and trans people of color.

Job Summary

The Senior Producer leads the editorial vision and end-to-end audio, and where applicable, video, production of The Anti-Trans Hate Machine,TransLash’s award-winning investigative podcast. This role oversees the full production lifecycle, from research and concept development through publication, while managing Producer(s) and external partners to ensure rigorous reporting, consistent creative quality, operational excellence, and timely delivery. 

Roles and Responsibilities

Editorial & Creative Leadership
Lead the editorial and creative direction of The Anti-Trans Hate Machine, defining episode scope, narrative structure, and thematic focus. Review and approve outlines, scripts, and drafts to ensure investigative depth, factual integrity, and alignment with the show’s mission, while guiding Producers in strong editorial execution.

Team Leadership & Management
Manage and mentor Producer(s), providing clear direction, feedback, and operational leadership. Oversee workload allocation, team capacity, and performance while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-quality editorial culture.

Production Oversight
Oversee the full production lifecycle from recording through publication, including timelines, budgets, editing, compliance, distribution, and publishing. Manage investigative pivots and production changes as reporting evolves.

Guest Strategy & External Relations
Lead guest sourcing and outreach strategy, oversee scheduling and onboarding, maintain external relationships, and ensure smooth post-publication engagement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of podcast, audio journalism, or media production experience, particularly within investigative journalism
• Demonstrated experience leading editorial direction for narrative-based programming
• 3+ years prior experience managing and developing production staff
• Strong scriptwriting, editing, and storytelling skills
• Experience overseeing production budgets and complex workflows
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Strong audio production fluency; experience with tools such as Asana and Riverside is preferred but not required
• Demonstrated ability to create culturally competent coverage and operate with sensitivity to trans and LGBTQ+ communities
• Willingness and availability to travel occasionally for on-site investigative reporting, including potential multi-day field assignments.

Physical Requirements

• Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods.
• Prolonged periods working on a computer.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.

Location

This is a fully remote position. The Senior Producer may be based anywhere within the United States.

Why TransLash

At TransLash Media, we don’t just tell stories—we create impact. Our award-winning journalism challenges misinformation, elevates trans voices, and strengthens democracy. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to groundbreaking investigative work that informs, empowers, and transforms public discourse.

Here’s why working with TransLash is an opportunity unlike any other:

Mission-Driven Work: Every project we undertake is rooted in a commitment to trans justice, truth, and democracy. Your work will directly contribute to a larger movement for equality and human rights.

Meaningful Impact: Our audience is highly politically engaged and civically minded, meaning the work we produce extends far beyond storytelling—it influences policy, public opinion, and advocacy work.

Innovative Storytelling: We push the boundaries of journalism through documentary podcasts, digital media, and multimedia storytelling, ensuring that critical narratives reach the widest possible audience.

Collaborative & Inclusive Culture: We believe in fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and empowered. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, wellness benefits, gym reimbursement, and more.

How to Apply

Please click HERE to review the full job description, and application information. Please include:

• 2–3 examples of podcast episodes or series you have directly produced or led from concept through publication (investigative or narrative-driven work strongly preferred), and
  
  
• A brief description of your role in each example, including your responsibilities related to editorial direction, reporting, script development, team management, and final production approval.

TransLash is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. If you seek an accommodation, please advise in writing at the time you apply.