Senior Manager, Studio and Production

Good Inside is seeking a Senior Manager, Studio and Production to build and lead its video and audio production function across YouTube, podcasts, livestreams, app content, partner ads and social. The role involves bringing production in-house, setting strategy, standing up the team and studio, and transitioning work off a freelance model. The position is hybrid, requiring 3 days per week in the Midtown Manhattan office.

Responsibilities

Lead the transition of Good Inside's production from a freelance model to an in-house studio, including team structure, workflows, vendor relationships and the handoff of existing work; Set the studio and production strategy, including roadmap, priorities and creative standards for all video and audio content; Own the production budget, including studio investments, equipment, freelancer and vendor spend; Build and lead the production team, managing video editors and senior production staff and hiring as the function grows; Partner with editorial, social, partnerships and product leaders on the content roadmap; Define and track how the function measures success, such as output, turnaround, cost per asset and platform performance; Oversee every production from pre-production through final delivery, shooting on filming days and editing between them; Own production for livestreams and partner and sponsor ad spots across YouTube, Spotify, Apple and in-app; Collaborate with the Executive Producer and Content & Events Operations Manager to deliver podcast episodes, livestreams and event shoots; Build the systems that let the studio scale, including workflows, CMS, DAM, video archive, and vendor and freelancer relationships

Requirements

7+ years of video and audio production experience, including 2+ years leading a production team or function; A track record of building or scaling a studio or video function, ideally at a media brand, creator-led company or consumer startup; Experience moving production from freelance or agency support to an in-house team (strong plus); Experience owning a production budget and making smart tradeoffs between quality, speed and cost; A strong creative point of view, with a reel that shows range across long form, short form, social and branded or partner content; Still hands-on: can run a camera, light a set, conduct an interview, cut the piece yourself and give sharp notes on someone else's edit; Has hired and developed great people, and has a strong network of freelancers and vendors; Steady, patient and professional with on-set talent, including a founder who is also the face of the brand

Nice to have

Experience creating app or subscription content for parenting or family audiences; Deep familiarity with YouTube

Benefits

Company Equity; Comprehensive benefits package; 401k + Company match; Time off to recharge; Hybrid work environment; A high-ownership, high-performance, high-collaboration culture