Senior Producer, Criminally Obsessed Daily Show
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The Senior Producer of the Criminally Obsessed Daily Show owns end-to-end production of our YouTube vodcast and podcast-leading editorial vision, execution, and performance.
This role sits at the intersection of journalism, storytelling, and platform strategy. You will drive episode development from concept through publishing, crafting guest-driven narratives optimized for YouTube. You understand how to build stories that hook early, sustain attention, and spark conversation-while upholding the highest standards of accuracy and ethics.
You'll collaborate closely with the host, editor, producer, associate producer, and social team to deliver high-impact long-form content that grows subscribers, deepens engagement, and overall fuels our growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Pitch, research, and produce long-form YouTube vodcast episodes with strong hooks, narrative clarity, and retention-driven structure
- Define the editorial angle and build episodes optimized for YouTube viewing behavior (cold opens, chapters, pacing, signposting)
- Partner with the host to shape authentic, urgent, and conversational on-camera storytelling-with a strong emphasis on the "why"
- Lead recordings to ensure production quality supports long watch times and audience immersion
- Manage and mentor Producer and Associate Producer across research, booking, outreach, and asset gathering
- Oversee fact-checking across scripts, interviews, graphics, and archival materials
- Apply legal and ethical best practices in true-crime reporting, including attribution, clearances, sensitivity, and defamation awareness
- Maintain close coordination with internal legal counsel
- Develop thoughtful, emotionally intelligent interview questions that drive revelation and sustained engagement
- Partner with editors to craft tight, high-retention cuts and identify standout or viral moments
- Contribute to titles and thumbnails that balance curiosity, clarity, and brand alignment while maximizing CTR
- Optimize metadata and packaging ahead of publish
- Analyze YouTube performance metrics (CTR, AVD, retention curves, comments) and translate insights into editorial decisions
- Continuously refine hooks, pacing, format, and episode length based on data
- Identify high-impact moments for Shorts and vertical distribution
- Collaborate with social teams to ensure clips support long-form growth strategy
- Adapt quickly to breaking developments, new leads, or court updates
- Remain solutions-oriented as timelines or editorial direction evolve mid-production
- Adapt quickly when new leads, court developments, or breaking new occurs.
- This role requires occasional travel, approximately 10-20%, to attend conferences, training, or on-site content coverage.
- Physical Requirement: Must be able to safely lift, carry, and maneuver equipment/gear weighing up to 25 pounds, following proper safety protocols.
- Shape episode concepts, angles, and guest strategy
- Review cuts with a focus on pacing and retention
- Optimize titles, thumbnails, and publishing strategy
- Track analytics and audience feedback post-launch
- Stay ahead of trending cases, trials, and competitor content
- Maintain alignment with legal and editorial standards
- Proven experience producing for YouTube, podcasts, or long-form interview video
- Strong understanding of YouTube best practices, algorithms, and audience behavior
- Deep passion for true crime and investigative storytelling
- Exceptional research and fact-checking skills, including public records and court documents
- Experience booking and prepping sensitive or high-stakes interviews
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop; After Effects a plus)
- Strong editorial judgment and attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven media environment
- Experience growing or managing a YouTube channel
- Strong instincts for thumbnails, titles, and hooks that drive CTR
- Familiarity with Criminally Obsessed's tone and audience
- Contacts/relationships within media and law enforcement a plus
- Knowledge of FOIA and Fair Use
About Us
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates, and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.
The base salary compensation range for this role is $85,000 to $120,000. In addition, this role may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which would be awarded based on individual and company performance. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. xrlawcv Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.
- Location:
- Charleston
- Salary:
- $£85,000 - $£120,000 per annum
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Media, Design And Creative