Lead, Multi-Platform Production & Podcasts

Los Angeles Times; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The L.A. Times Studios, LLC is seeking a Senior Producer to lead high-priority productions from concept through delivery. You will oversee content quality, timelines, and budgets, while coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure compelling storytelling across formats.

Responsibilities include developing story ideas, reviewing scripts, directing workflows, and acting as the primary production decision-maker. A track record of managing teams and delivering high-impact content is required.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of progressively responsible experience in content production, media production, or a related field.
• 3+ years experience supervising production staff, including delegating assignments, coaching employees, evaluating performance, and addressing performance concerns.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex productions or multiple concurrent projects from concept through delivery, with accountability for quality, timelines, and production outcomes.
• Strong content judgment and demonstrated ability to make independent decisions involving sensitive subject matter, production risks, and competing priorities.
• Strong writing, storytelling, verbal communication, and creative direction skills.
• Experience coordinating talent, production staff, technical resources, and cross-functional partners, including setting priorities and resolving resource or workflow conflicts.
• Working knowledge of production workflows and tools relevant to the assigned content format.
• Knowledge of editorial standards, editorial integrity, and quality-control practices.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, resolve production issues, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work flexible schedules based on production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex productions from concept to delivery, owning quality, timelines, and budget.
• Develop and evaluate story ideas and formats aligned with company priorities.
• Oversee scripts and production materials, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Direct production workflows and coordinate staff, talent, resources, and cross-functional partners.
• Serve as primary production decision-maker, resolving challenges within delegated authority.
• Supervise production staff, set performance expectations, and assist in hiring.
• Collaborate with distribution, marketing, and audience teams to adapt content across platforms.
• Partner with leadership to shape future programming and improve workflows.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Storytelling

Writing

Verbal communication

Creative direction

Editorial judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Film/Television Production, or a related field.

Tools

Adobe Audition

Premiere Pro

Riverside

Job description

The L.A. Times Studios, LLC is seeking a Senior Producer to lead high-priority productions from concept through delivery. You will oversee content quality, timelines, and budgets, while coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure compelling storytelling across formats.

Responsibilities include developing story ideas, reviewing scripts, directing workflows, and acting as the primary production decision-maker. A track record of managing teams and delivering high-impact content is required.