Director, Audio and Video Production

About Workweek

Workweek is revolutionizing how business leaders connect, learn, and operate by integrating distinct personalities, unparalleled expertise, and a vibrant community into a one-of-a-kind professional networking platform.

Our Approach

At Workweek, we build brands and audiences in specialized B2B sectors by providing expert content crafted by industry practitioners who have actually done the job. Once credibility and a sizable audience are established through our unique content, we further support these sectors by offering exclusive professional memberships. These memberships provide category-leading value, enabling leaders to connect with peers, access a comprehensive library of educational content, and utilize tools and services that streamline daily operations.

About the role

Workweek is seeking a Director of Audio & Video Production to lead the team responsible for our audio & video products, primarily podcasts. This role manages production resources, schedules, and workflows to ensure content is delivered on time, on brand, and at the highest quality.

As a player-coach, this person will personally lead editing and production of 1 podcast show (4-8 episodes) per month, with the goal of developing a deep understanding of our team and work that will enable you to lead the scaling of the team effectively as we grow.

They will collaborate closely with the Content Team to improve A/V content strategy, enhance podcast show formats, and support guest preparation, as well as with the Brand Partnerships Team to ensure sponsor integrations and custom deliverables are executed in a way that both meets requirements and builds trust in our relationships.

The Director, Audio & Video Production will report to the COO and will directly manage a team of podcast producers, as well as source and manage contractors as needed. Clear communication with stakeholders, proactive issue resolution, and efficient resource management are critical to the success of this role.

What you'll do

• Lead the Audio & Video Production Team, overseeing all audio & video production (primarily podcasts) to ensure timely, high-quality output.
• Own production resources and schedules, managing both ongoing content (podcasts, webinars) and custom projects (special series, live recordings, product videos).
• Collaborate with the Content Team to improve show formats, enhance A/V strategy, and support guest preparation with best practices and equipment guidance.
• Partner with the Brand Partnerships Team to deliver custom client content accurately and on schedule.
• Act as a player-coach, editing 1 podcast show (4-8 episodes) per month, and support additional production if/as needed, in order to deeply understand team operations and inform future hiring.
• Manage and grow the team, including producers, editors, and contractors, while ensuring clear communication and alignment across stakeholders.
• Provide weekly updates to leadership on podcast performance metrics and contractor budgets

Qualifications

• 4-7 years in audio or video production, with experience leading teams or large-scale projects.
• Skilled in podcast and video production from concept to final edit.
• Proficient with industry-standard tools (Adobe Premiere, Audition, Pro Tools, or similar).
• Strong project management and communication skills; comfortable juggling multiple priorities.
• Collaborative leader who thrives working with creative, sales, and ops teams.
• Passionate about storytelling, audio quality, and elevating production standards.
• Hands-on “player-coach” mindset with a drive to build and scale processes as the team grows.

Benefits

• Competitive pay (we don't pay based on location, we assign value to the role)
• Equity in Workweek
• Remote operations with the ability to work in the time zone of your choice (or work IRL in our Austin, TX office)
• Unlimited PTO with a minimum of 3 days/quarter used
• 100% health insurance coverage, 75% coverage for dependents, and $150/month towards an HSA (or $150/month health stipend if insurance not used)
• 120 days of parental leave to use within one year of childbirth (available 12 months after your start date and only available every 365 days)
• 401(k) plan with 3.5% company match