Vice President, Media Production

Dear Media; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Dear Media seeks an experienced Vice President of Media Production to steer production operations across content, distribution, and studios. This executive will lead a cross-functional team across audio, video, social, and emerging platforms, ensuring scalable systems and high-quality output.

The role requires a track record of directing large production teams, optimizing workflows, and balancing creative and operational objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in podcasting, digital content, media, production, or related industries.
• Proven experience leading large-scale production teams and managing members of the production leadership team.
• Deep understanding of content production workflows across audio, video, social, and digital media.
• Experience overseeing studios, production infrastructure, and distribution operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall production strategy and execution across Dear Media's content portfolio.
• Establish and maintain production standards, workflows, and best practices across all content formats and platforms.
• Build scalable systems and processes that improve efficiency, quality, and collaboration.
• Oversee production operations through post-production, distribution, publishing, and delivery of our shows.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Project management

Job description

Dear Media is seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President, of Media Production to lead production operations across the company. This executive leadership role will oversee content production, distribution, studio operations, production systems, show development, and team management across audio, video, social, and emerging platforms.

The VP of Production will oversee producers, editors, video creators, and production staff while managing studios and production systems across multiple office locations.

The ideal candidate is a proven media executive with experience leading large-scale production teams, optimizing workflows, overseeing studio operations, and building scalable systems in a fast-paced content environment.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

• Lead the overall production strategy and execution across Dear Media's content portfolio.
• Establish and maintain production standards, workflows, and best practices across all content formats and platforms.
• Build scalable systems and processes that improve efficiency, quality, and collaboration.
• Oversee production operations through post-production, distribution, publishing, and delivery of our slated shows.

Show Development

• Oversee production planning and operational execution for new show launches, ensuring timelines, resources, and workflows are established for long-term success.
• Help expand the creative vision behind new/current shows on the network.
• Collaborate with creative and production teams to refine show formats, production approaches, and workflows that support both creative vision and operational efficiency.
• Build scalable processes that enable the successful onboarding and growth of new shows while maintaining consistent production quality.
• Partner with content and business teams to support the expansion of existing shows through new formats, video, social content, live events, and other strategic initiatives.
• Oversee studio operations and technical infrastructure across multiple office locations.
• Ensure consistency in production quality, operational standards, equipment management, and studio utilization.

Cross-Functional Partnerships

• Partner closely with department leaders across the company to align production efforts with broader business objectives.
• Support content launches, audience growth initiatives, monetization efforts, and strategic company priorities.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for production-related issues, operational challenges, and talent support needs.

Performance & Growth

• Monitor production, content, and operational performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Establish measurable goals and success metrics for teams and department initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in podcasting, digital content, media, production, or related industries.
• Proven experience leading large-scale production teams and managing members of the production leadership team.
• Deep understanding of content production workflows across audio, video, social, and digital media.
• Experience overseeing studios, production infrastructure, and distribution operations.
• Demonstrated success building, scaling, and optimizing teams, systems, and operational processes.
• Experience working with high-profile talent, creators, executives, agents, and managers.
• Strong leadership, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance creative excellence, operational efficiency, and business objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Dear Media offers competitive salaries and benefits to all employees. Compensation is determined based upon the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors.

Dear Media is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Dear Media offers parental and family leave along with generous health and dental benefits for all employees.