Senior Producer

The posting, as Understood wrote it

About Understood

Understood is a nonprofit helping millions of people navigate the realities of neurodivergence. We translate trusted knowledge about ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia into clear guidance, practical tools, and community support — so people don’t just feel informed, they feel understood.

Having a shared commitment to our values is a key factor in any hire we make. We have five core values:

• Continuously learn.
• Act with intention.
• Champion difference.
• Inspire change.
• Grow together.

Come be part of an organization with an entrepreneurial spirit that’s working toward a future where people can navigate neurodivergence with clarity, in a world that truly understands them.

To learn more about Understood, please visit: www.understood.org

Who you are

To advance our mission and deepen our impact, we're hiring a senior producer, reporting to the director of content development. You're a video-forward podcast producer with demonstrated show-running experience and a strong storytelling instinct. You have a media background and can lead a podcast from pitch to publish — and just as easily produce a polished piece of standalone video content.

You have a detailed understanding of the podcast and video ecosystem, direct experience producing content that's natively distributed for both video and audio, and you know how to use data to shape show direction and grow an audience.

A creative and strategic leader, you're highly organized and comfortable managing multiple projects and team members at once.

You're a self-starter who excels at working both independently and collaboratively. You have a keen eye for detail and hold yourself to a high standard for quality and brand consistency.

This is a hybrid role that requires a minimum of three (3) days a week in our NYC office, with a focus on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

What you'll do

Lead production across multiple shows & productions

• Serve as the lead producer for video-forward podcasts within the Understood Podcast Network, while also developing and producing standalone, one-off content projects with a particular focus on YouTube.
• Drive episode production from concept to final delivery for assigned episodes, across audio and video formats.
• Direct all stages of production, including story development, advanced research, guest booking, scripting, and recording direction.
• Guide post-production, including edits, revisions, pickups, and final delivery.

Oversee content strategy and quality

• Apply editorial and visual guidelines consistently across assigned episodes and projects, flagging opportunities to the Director of Content Development.
• Contribute episode ideas and pitches, and support hosts and talent during recording and production.
• Enhance overall show quality through strong editorial choices.
• Repackage and curate content for YouTube, web, social, email, and other platforms.

Apply data to episode-level decisions

• Use audience data and platfor

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115,000–$125,000 maximum, depending on years of experience and qualifications. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports wellness for our team members and their families. You can learn more about our benefits and offerings .

Understood.org does not sponsor applicants for work visas or legal permanent residence, including providing assistance with OPT extensions.

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Understood encourages individuals of all learning styles and ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including those whose life experiences may include the challenge of access due to a disability, to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to supporting this work.

Understood is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, stalking, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law or that of persons with whom that individual associates, or any other legally protected characteristics.

For additional information on learning and thinking differences, including ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, executive function challenges, nonverbal learning disabilities, processing issues, and more, please visit www.understood.org .

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