Senior Podcast Producer

Mile Higher Media; Parker (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Mile Higher Media in Denver is seeking a Senior Podcast Producer to elevate our flagship true crime show. You will research cases, manage content calendars, coordinate recording sessions, and act as the liaison between producers, editors, and the host.

The role emphasizes strong writing, project management, and the ability to juggle multiple episodes with deadlines. Hybrid schedule based in Parker, CO, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of podcast production experience, ideally true crime, documentary, or narrative audio/video.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills.
• Familiarity with the podcast industry.
• Proven project management ability across multiple episodes and deadlines.
• Comfortable managing advertiser, talent, and freelancer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Research and vet true crime cases, sourcing credible facts and details for episodes.
• Build and maintain the show's content/episode calendar.
• Pitch new case ideas and story angles.
• Manage production timelines to keep episodes on schedule.
• Coordinate recording sessions and pre-production logistics.
• Act as the main point of contact between producers, editors, and the host.
• Manage communication with advertisers and sponsors, including scheduling ad reads.
• Support talent management, including host scheduling and prep materials.
• Write and edit portions of episode scripts.
• Fact-check scripts and source material before production.
• Take on other producer duties as needed (thumbnail/title input, analytics review, etc.).
• Support and train junior producers or freelance contributors as the show grows.

Skills

Podcast production

Writing & storytelling

Project management

Research & fact-checking

Independent starter

Tools

Google Workspace

Notion

Monday.com

Slack

Descript

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

About Mile Higher Media

Mile Higher Media is a Denver-based podcast network producing top true crime and paranormal shows, including True Crime with Kendall Rae, Lights Out, and The Sesh Podcast. We're looking for a versatile Senior Podcast Producer to help take our flagship true crime show to the next level.

What You'll Do

• Research and vet true crime cases, sourcing credible facts and details for episodes
• Build and maintain the show's content/episode calendar
• Pitch new case ideas and story angles
• Manage production timelines to keep episodes on schedule
• Coordinate recording sessions and pre-production logistics
• Act as the main point of contact between producers, editors, and the host
• Manage communication with advertisers and sponsors, including scheduling ad reads
• Support talent management, including host scheduling and prep materials
• Write and edit portions of episode scripts
• Fact-check scripts and source material before production
• Take on other producer duties as needed (thumbnail/title input, analytics review, etc.)
• Support and train junior producers or freelance contributors as the show grows

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of podcast production experience, ideally true crime, documentary, or narrative audio/video
• Strong interest in true-crime media
• Familiarity with the podcast industry
• Strong writing and storytelling skills
• Proven project management ability across multiple episodes and deadlines
• Comfortable managing advertiser, talent, and freelancer relationships
• Familiar with tools like Google Workspace, Notion/Monday.com, Slack, Descript, or DaVinci Resolve
• Strong research and fact-checking skills
• Self-starter who works well independently
• Able to work a hybrid schedule based in Parker, CO

Nice to Have

• Experience with YouTube-first podcast production
• Background in journalism, criminal justice, or investigative research
• Experience managing sponsor/advertiser relationships for media brands

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $75,000-$95,000/year, based on experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Hybrid schedule based in Lone Tree, CO