Senior Producer, Criminally Obsessed Daily Show

GDS Group

Senior Producer managing production of Criminally Obsessed Daily Show. Leading episode development for YouTube vodcast and podcast, crafting engaging stories.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeCharleston • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
employee stock purchase plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

YouTube productionlong-form video productionfact-checkinginterview preparationAdobe Creative Suitevideo editingmetadata optimizationYouTube performance analysisaudience engagement strategiestrue crime storytelling

Soft Skills

editorial judgmentattention to detailadaptabilitysolutions-oriented mindsetemotional intelligencecollaborationmentoringresearch skillscommunicationtime management