Production Specialist (Indianapolis)

General Manager, Studio & Broadcast Operations -1929 Studios Type:

Full-time Location:

Hybrid (Indianapolis-based preferred; periodic in-studio production days) Reports to:

Founder / Showrunner Compensation:

Based on experience (salary + performance incentives)

About 1929 Studios 1929 Studios is building a premium, multi-show broadcast network - Podcasts thematically inspired by the Golden Age of Radio and Cinematic docudramas following common themes “Proof of Humanity” in the age of AI—that turn static of the modern world into signal. Our north star is the

1929 Storytelling Ethos*3E : Entertain

(story and craft first) Educate

(make the complex clear) Earn Trust

(integrity, quality, and consistency) We’re a startup network. That means

everyone wears multiple hats , moves fast, and builds the plane while flying it—without sacrificing standards.

Our Productions (What You’ll Be Running) Podcasts (Flagship + Spin-offs):

Long-form, conversation-driven episodes built

audio-first

with a

video version

for YouTube—clean dialogue, tight pacing, consistent packaging, and a repeatable clip system. Video Podcasts / Studio Broadcasts:

Multi-cam, higher production value “shows” with recurring segments and a strong on-screen identity (lower-thirds, intros, transitions), optimized for YouTube retention and bingeability. Docudrama Episodes:

Cinematic recreations of real events—scripted sequences with documentary-grade clarity. Heavier post: story assembly, sound design, color, graphics/maps, and a polished broadcast finish. Documentary Features / Specials:

Long-form films combining interviews, vérité, archival, and explanation segments—bigger deliverables, slower cadence, and strong asset/rights discipline. Clips / Highlights / Shorts:

High-velocity distribution output—hooks, tight edits, captions, platform-specific formats (Shorts/Reels), tracked as a system (not ad hoc). Live (Future / Occasional):

Select live streams or live-to-tape events requiring run-of-show discipline, redundancy planning, and rapid-turn post for replay + highlights.

The Role We’re hiring a true “station head” operator: a

General Manager of Studio & Broadcast Operations

who builds and runs the production engine across the network. You’ll own systems, schedules, post-production pipelines, toolchains, delivery, and quality control—so our shows ship reliably and look/sound broadcast-ready. This is an

ops-first

leadership role with

real post-production capability . You don’t need to be the editor on every project—but you must be able to jump in and finish critical work when needed.

How This Role Works with Executive Producers (EPs) Each production at 1929 Studios will have an

Executive Producer (EP)

who owns the

creative vision and editorial decisions

for that show. EPs own (per production): Creative direction, story/editorial calls, tone, and final creative approvals Guest strategy and interview direction (as applicable) Creative definition of “done” for that project You own (network-wide): The operating system that makes every EP successful Scheduling, staffing, resourcing, budgets, and delivery commitments Post-production workflow, standards, review cycles, and version control Toolchain, asset management, archive/backups, and production readiness Release execution: packaging, publishing coordination, and clip pipeline You’ll protect the creative by making operations predictable—and you’ll protect the schedule by keeping priorities clear.

What You’ll Own Network Operations (Primary) Build and run the master production calendar across podcasts, docudramas, documentaries, promos, and clips Create SOPs, checklists, naming conventions, folder structures, and handoff rules Run weekly ops with EPs: timelines, blockers, dependencies, and priorities Manage contractors/vendors as needed (editors, sound, color, design, animation) Own production budgets: tools, subscriptions, vendors, and external support Post-Production Leadership (Required) Oversee edit + finish pipelines across all formats with consistent standards Establish quality gates: audio clarity, loudness standards, pacing, continuity, color consistency, graphics usage Jump in hands-on when needed: urgent episodes, pilots, problem projects, crunch windows Create reusable templates: intro/outro packages, lower-thirds, transitions, deliverable presets, caption styles Technical Pipeline + Asset Integrity Own the full pipeline: ingest → proxies → edit → review → finals → deliverables → archive Implement resilient storage + backup strategy (redundancy, disaster recovery mindset) Maintain “re-openable” projects (clean relinking, standardized organization, durable archives) Publishing + Distribution Support Coordinate release readiness across YouTube + podcast platforms + clips Maintain packaging standards: titles, descriptions, chapters, tags, playlists, thumbnails, end screens Build a repeatable clip engine (shorts, highlights, teasers) with tracking and turnaround targets Continuous Improvement Weekly reporting on schedule health, bottlenecks, turnaround times, and performance trends Turn analytics into operational improvements (retention-informed edits, packaging iteration, workflow tuning)

Required Experience Experience leading production operations and/or post-production in a deadline-driven environment (studio, agency, network, production company) Proven ability to manage

multiple projects

with variable cadence and shifting priorities Strong post-production judgment and capability (you can personally deliver a finished episode when required) Exceptional organization, calm under pressure, and crisp communication

Tools & Skills (You should be strong in several) Editing / Finishing Adobe Premiere Pro + After Effects

or

DaVinci Resolve (edit + color + Fairlight)

or

Final Cut Pro Audio Post Adobe Audition / Pro Tools / Logic / Fairlight Noise reduction/restoration workflows (iZotope RX-style or equivalent) Loudness targets and delivery standards for podcast + YouTube Collaboration / Review Frame.io (or equivalent) with timecoded notes and disciplined versioning Notion / Airtable / Asana / ClickUp (or similar) for production tracking Cloud + local storage workflows; proxy workflows a plus Live / Remote (Nice-to-have) OBS / vMix / ATEM switching familiarity Riverside / SquadCast-style remote capture familiarity AI-assisted workflows (Nice-to-have) Descript / transcript-based editing / caption automation used responsibly for speed—not sloppiness

Startup Reality Check (Important) We’re building a network. That means: You’ll create structure where structure doesn’t yet exist You’ll sometimes do the work yourself—and sometimes lead others doing it You’ll be expected to operate with taste, urgency, and accountability You’ll help define what “broadcast-ready” means for 1929—and enforce it

What Success Looks Like (First 60–90 Days) A documented production system the team actually uses (calendar, SOPs, review cycles, “definition of done”) Consistent quality across shows: clean audio, confident pacing, cohesive packaging Reliable delivery despite variable cadence (podcasts + docudramas + clips) Stable storage, backups, and archive system that prevents catastrophic loss A scalable contractor bench and a clean handoff model with EPs