Technical Production Manager

Join the Bleav Team - We're Looking for a Technical Production Manager About Bleav: Bleav (pronounced Believe) is a leading sports and entertainment media company creating premium content for passionate fanbases across the globe. With a fast-growing network of over 500 unique shows, Bleav connects audiences with athletes, celebrities, and experts through engaging podcasts, YouTube series, and social-first content across 30+ platforms. Now seven years strong, we're expanding rapidly and looking for talented professionals to help us grow. About the Role: We're seeking an experienced and highly organized Technical Production Manager to be the technical go-to person for hosts and producers across our network. Reporting to the Head of Production, this person will lead onboarding for new shows, improve audio and video quality across the network, manage show setup and distribution, and help our shows perform for advertisers. This position is part of a small, fast-moving team, so we are looking for someone who can take ownership from day one. They should be comfortable working directly with creative talent, building and improving processes, and solving problems across production, operations, and advertising. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves podcasting, knows their way around recording and editing tools, and enjoys helping shows grow. What You'll Do: * Lead onboarding for new shows and hosts with a professional kickoff meeting and a consistent checklist covering advertising, publishing schedules, show formats, and Bleav's guidelines * Build and maintain a complete onboarding guide covering best practices and do's and don'ts for hosts * Manage show migrations onto the Bleav network * Serve as the main point of contact for hosts and producers on production and publishing questions * Manage show pages, artwork, metadata, RSS feeds, and platform setup * Work with our hosting and analytics partners on new integrations and video features * Help shows expand into video or transition between audio and video formats with smooth workflows and consistent publishing * Review shows across the network and recommend equipment, software, lighting, backgrounds, and recording setups to improve quality * Coach hosts on recording best practices and follow up to track improvements * Assist the production team with audio and video editing * Create and coordinate audio and video promos * Build relationships with audio, video, and software brands for partnerships * Spot problems, propose solutions, and improve how work gets done across the team What We're Looking For: * Professional experience in podcasting, production, editing, audio engineering, or a related field * Expert knowledge of audio and video recording equipment and software * Proficiency with Adobe Premiere and other editing tools * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Comfortable working directly with hosts, producers, and creative talent * Highly organized, with a track record of building and improving processes * Able to manage multiple shows, priorities, and deadlines at once * Self-motivated and comfortable taking ownership of projects from start to finish * Familiarity with podcast hosting and analytics platforms such as Simplecast is a plus * Experience with programmatic advertising, dynamic ad insertion, or ad tracking tools is a plus What Success Looks Like: * New shows launch smoothly with clear expectations and fewer follow-up questions * The onboarding guide becomes the go-to resource for every new host * Shows across the network noticeably improve in audio and video quality * Show pages, feeds, and metadata are accurate and up to date * Hosts and producers know they can rely on you for fast, helpful answers * Show and advertising data is clean, organized, and trusted by the team * Host-read ads consistently meet advertiser requirements * You identify problems early and bring solutions to the team * The Head of Production can rely on you to own projects from start to finish * Why Bleav: * Fully Remote - work from anywhere * Real Ownership - shape how a growing network onboards, produces, and supports its shows * Creative Meets Operations - blend hands-on production with advertising and process building * Fast-Growing Company - be part of a growing sports and entertainment media company * Work with Talent - collaborate with hundreds of hosts across sports, entertainment, and lifestyle * Passion Meets Purpose - work in sports, entertainment, podcasting, YouTube, and digital media * Small, Collaborative Team - work closely with leadership and make a visible impact Compensation: $72,000-$84,000 annual salary, depending on experience and qualifications Podcast. Production. Video Editing. Audio. Host Relations. Onboarding. Operations. Ad Technology. Digital Media. YouTube. Sports. Entertainment.