Job Opportunity:
Director of Post Production
Hybrid, must be commuting distance to Boston, Massachusetts
We are seeking a Director of Post Production to lead and elevate post production for the The Mel Robbins Podcast. This role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of post-production, ensuring seamless delivery of high-quality video and audio content that inspires and motivates millions of people around the world.
As the Director of Post Production, you will manage a team of talented video and audio resources, own workflows, and uphold the highest creative and technical standards. You will collaborate closely with production and other cross-functional teams to ensure every project is delivered with precision, innovation and impact. While you will be a key voice consulted for studio capture, the core focus of this role is driving excellence in all things post production.
Who Are We?
143 Studios, Inc. is a media company headquartered in Boston, MA, specializing in creating, producing, and publishing first-of-its-kind audio and visual content that inspires and empowers millions of people globally. Our track record includes billions of video views, millions of books sold, eight #1 audiobooks, 25 million total followers, and original professional development courses for top-tier clients like Starbucks, Ulta Beauty, JP Morgan Chase, and Audible.
143 Studios produces content across all platforms for Mel Robbins, the leading female voice in mental health, wellness, and personal development. This includes The Mel Robbins Podcast, the #1 podcast worldwide and the 6th most-followed podcast on Apple Podcasts. Millions of listeners tune in weekly for science-backed tools, expert resources, and inspiration to live their best lives.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the post production team--including video editors, audio editors and other post production professionals such as mixers and engineers--to deliver exceptional video content on time and at scale
- Oversee the full post production process, ensuring efficiency, consistency and excellence in editing, color correction, audio mastering, final file delivery, and file archiving
- Develop and refine post production workflows to enhance quality, speed and collaboration across the team
- Maintain and enforce brand and quality standards, ensuring all content aligns with the creative vision and engages our global audience
- Innovate and optimize post production strategies, leveraging the latest technology, AI and industry best practices to push creative boundaries and uplevel workflows
- Ensure seamless file and asset management, including video and audio file organization, archiving and version control, and licensed materials management
- Collaborate closely with producers, content and social teams, and leadership to align post production execution with overall content strategies
- Ability to problem solve in high-pressure environments, making quick and strategic decisions to meet delivery deadlines without compromising quality standards
- Stay ahead of industry trends, tools and techniques to continuously improve our post production capabilities and outputs
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in film, media production, visual arts or related field
- 10+ years of experience in post-production, in a high-volume, high-impact content environment (podcasts, digital media, broadcast or entertainment)
- 5-7+ years of experience in people management and building, leading and developing teams
- Experience managing the workloads and workflows for onsite, remote and freelance editors
- Expert knowledge in Adobe Premiere, Avid Pro Tools, After Effects required - knowledge in other post-production tools, such as Descript, a plus
- Strong technical knowledge of video formats, compression, color grading and audio mixing
- Strong work ethic, a self-starter who takes initiative and thrives when collaborating with a team
- Exceptional project and resource management skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills - must be able to give and receive constructive feedback, foster a positive work environment, and orient towards solutions when facing a setback
- Familiar with high quality finishing vendors to contract for color, sound, and visual effects
- A solutions-driven leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-performance environments
- Experience working in top-tier digital media, podcasting or broadcast production is highly preferred
- A passion for storytelling and creating visually compelling, high-quality content that resonate with audiences
- Must be located in Boston, MA
