[Talent Pool] Technical Podcast Producer for @UnlearnedWisdom Podcast

About the role

This position is responsible for ensuring that every recording session for the Unlearned Wisdom podcast captures the gospel with technical precision and zero interference. The hired individual will serve as the central technical authority for all in-studio operations, safeguarding the integrity of each message delivered to a chaotic world. They will manage the entire production pipeline, transforming raw conversation into a polished, publishable asset that honors the mission of bringing biblical clarity. This role demands ownership of both the creative and technical facets, ensuring that the work produced reflects excellence in service of the message. Success is defined by the seamless execution of technical processes that allow the content to speak without obstruction. The hire will be expected to act with autonomy and urgency, understanding that delays or errors directly impact the audience's ability to encounter truth.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Run all in-studio technical production (multi-cam, audio, lighting, livestreaming) for 2-3 recording sessions per week.
• Operate the ATEM Mini Pro ISO and RØDECaster Pro II during all sessions, ensuring every file is captured without error.
• Deliver all footage, timestamped editing notes, and project assets to the post-production team within 10 hours of recording.
• Project manage the full post-production workflow: track editing progress, unblock editors, and ensure every episode hits its release date.
• Own final quality sign-off on all long-form and short-form content before publish (edit quality, caption accuracy, brand alignment).
• Pull performance data weekly from YouTube Studio and propose at least 1 optimization per month to improve retention or engagement.
• Maintain strict organization of all digital assets to ensure quick retrieval and archival integrity.
• Liaise directly with editors to communicate vision, resolve technical blockers, and uphold production standards.

Requirements

• Must be based in Los Angeles.
• Available in-studio every Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday, every single week. No exceptions.
• 3+ years producing video podcasts with verifiable proof (not adjacent production work, not corporate video, not event videography).
• Hands-on experience operating multi-cam setups with Sony A7siii (or similar), ATEM Mini Pro ISO, and RØDECaster Pro II.
• Proven experience running multi-cam livestreams with a live digital audience.
• Experience with YouTube Studio analytics and content performance optimization.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere, ClickUp (or similar PM tools), Google Drive, and AI tools.
• Must provide a portfolio showing podcast episodes you produced with verifiable performance data.
• Must understand that a corrupted file or a missed angle costs someone their encounter with God.
• Must be able to troubleshoot technical problems calmly under pressure without freezing mid-crisis.
• Must be comfortable working with high autonomy and firm deadlines without daily management.
• Must see production as a holistic role that includes post-production project management and performance analysis.
• Must be patient and willing to apply now even if no immediate opening exists, trusting the review process.

Practical notes

The engagement is a contract role based in Los Angeles, California. In-studio presence is required on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays for every recording session. The compensation structure includes a $65 hourly rate during a 2-month trial period, with sessions lasting 2 to 4 hours across three days weekly. Following the trial, a monthly retainer of $4,500 may be offered if the role continues. There is no mention of visa sponsorship or travel allowances; the role assumes local availability. The application window is open, and candidates are encouraged to submit their strongest materials for future consideration. The review process is designed to hold standout applications for future roles, while applications lacking proof of relevant work will be archived. Applicants are expected to demonstrate patience and a clear understanding of the production responsibilities outlined in the role description.