Head of Podcast Strategy & Production

Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Director of Podcasts to own and elevate its podcast vertical. You will steward editorial direction, manage hosts, and drive systematized production across four shows.

You will lead a small in-house team, coordinate with communications and digital teams, and shape audience growth while staying informed on U.S. foreign policy and national security topics.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in editorial, content leadership, or production in podcasting or related media.
• Demonstrated ownership of editorial direction and a track record as a decision-maker.
• Substantive familiarity with U.S. foreign policy and national security matters.

Responsibilities

• Assume editorial ownership of FDD’s podcast vertical, setting direction and priorities.
• Shape episode concepts, interview briefs, and maintain brand identity across shows.
• Lead guest outreach, scheduling, and logistics with hosts and staff.
• Build and sustain production systems for multiple shows and platforms.
• Hire and develop a small in-house team and manage contractors.
• Drive audience growth with measurable strategies and platform decisions.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Podcast production

Team leadership

Audience growth

Strategic thinking

Tools

Podcast production tools

Job description

Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Director of Podcasts to own and elevate its podcast vertical. You will steward editorial direction, manage hosts, and drive systematized production across four shows.

You will lead a small in-house team, coordinate with communications and digital teams, and shape audience growth while staying informed on U.S. foreign policy and national security topics.