Associate Producer

Emergent Order Foundation has retained the recruiting firm Big Fish on this search. Please contact Angel Fimbres-Barceló at View email address on click.appcast.io for any questions or referrals regarding the role.

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Associate Producer

Organization: Emergent Order Foundation

Title: Associate Producer

Location: Austin, TX (on-site and on-location required)

Reports To: Head of Programming & Content Development, Tim Silfies

About the Organization

Emergent Order Foundation (EO.F) is a non-profit, for-purpose media studio based in Austin, TX built on decades of award-winning entertainment and educational content creation. Its core team's experience includes work at Paramount, Spike TV, Nickelodeon, MTV, and its sister production company Emergent Order. Through heroic storytelling that embodies classical virtues and moves audiences to purposeful action, EO.F's mission is to build a bottom-up movement that champions civilization and the potential it unlocks in each of us.

Learn more at eo.foundation.

Position Summary

EO.F is seeking a full-time Associate Producer to join its Production Team. In this role, you'll support the development and delivery of content across multiple projects and channels, working hands-on in production from pre-production through final delivery. You'll work closely with and report directly to the Head of Programming & Content Development, Tim Silfies, and be embedded in real projects alongside experienced producers - contributing meaningfully to the work while building your skills across all aspects of production.

Specific skills and experience are important, but they are far less important than mindset and approach to getting the job done as part of a team. Candidates will be judged overwhelmingly on demonstration of the core competencies below.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support producers across active projects in pre-production, production, and post-production phases.
• Source crew, locations, production vendors, and other resources as needed.
• Schedule and communicate with guests for interviews and podcast recordings.
• Coordinate travel logistics including flights, accommodations, and vehicle rentals.
• Serve as the primary on-set contact for below-the-line crew and vendors during production.
• Ensure studios are properly configured and ready for shoots.
• Assemble string-out cuts and pull clip selects as requested by producers.
• Track and manage production calendars across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Coordinate with post-production to track deliverables and deadlines.
• Research topics, subjects, and interview guests to support editorial development.
• Complete research assignments and fact-check research materials, creative writing, and technical content.
• Assist with writing assignments, including research summaries, content outlines, and interview prep materials.
• Source and add materials to project research libraries; maintain and organize the production team's digital libraries across all tools and platforms.
• Support sourcing of audiovisual materials for use in videos.
• Upload finished content to YouTube and social media channels, including metadata entry, prior to publication.
• Support the production team in organizing and prioritizing tasks across concurrent projects.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a paid, full-time position offering a base salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include robust group PPO health insurance with a wide range of plan options via United Healthcare's Choice Plus Network, plus wellness and other benefits. Must be able to work legally in the US.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled.