Pivot & Post Studios is a DC-based podcast and video production studio built for the people shaping public conversation. We offer professional recording spaces, production support, and a community built around mission-driven media. We launched in 2026, and we are growing fast. We are looking for a leader to help us build this into something lasting.
This is not a typical studio job. The Operations Director & Producer is the person who owns the studio: the production quality, the client relationships, the day-to-day operations, and the business development that keeps us growing. This is a fixed-term contract engagement covering the studio's launch and ramp-up period, July through November 2026. You will work directly with the founding partners, bring your own instincts and relationships to the table, and help shape what Pivot & Post becomes.
The ideal candidate has serious production chops and genuine charisma. You can troubleshoot a live audio issue and walk a high-profile guest through their first podcast recording in the same morning. You understand the DC media and public affairs landscape, or you are excited to learn it fast. And you are motivated by building something from the ground up.
Studio Leadership and Production
Own the quality and consistency of every session that runs through the studio
Operate and oversee all studio equipment including multi-camera setups, audio, lighting, and OBS
Serve as lead producer for complex sessions including live productions, live streams, and high-profile recordings
Build and maintain studio standards, workflows, and training materials
Eventually hire and manage studio operators as the team grows
Client and Talent Relations
Be the primary point of contact for clients and talent at the studio
Build lasting relationships that generate repeat business and referrals
Manage the full client experience from intake through delivery
Represent the studio externally with professionalism and genuine enthusiasm
Operations and Scheduling
Manage logistics across multiple studios and session types
Develop and refine operational processes as we scale
Serve as the operational point person for the founding partners
Business Development
Support the partners in identifying and pursuing new client opportunities
Contribute to marketing, outreach, and positioning efforts
Bring your own network and relationships to help grow the studio's client base
Help develop packages, pricing, and service offerings over time
A track record of managing client or talent relationships at a high level
Natural ease with people across a wide range of backgrounds, from independent creators to senior communications professionals
Strong operational instincts and the organizational discipline to run a busy, multi-room studio
Significant hands-on experience in studio production is a plus: audio, lighting, multi-camera, live stream, and post-production workflows
Entrepreneurial energy, you are excited by the challenge of building something new, not just maintaining what exists
Experience in or familiarity with DC media, political, advocacy, or public affairs circles is a meaningful plus
Experience managing or mentoring junior staff is a plus
Engagement: Independent contractor (1099)
Term: July to November 2026, a fixed-term engagement covering the studio's launch and ramp-up period
Commitment: Full-time-equivalent hours for the duration of the term
Monthly Fee: $9,000 to $12,000 per month, depending on experience
Performance Compensation: Eligible for additional performance-based compensation tied to new business generated and client referrals
Studio space and production equipment are provided
Potential to convert to a permanent, full-time role after the November 2026 election, based on fit and continued studio growth
As an independent contractor, you are responsible for your own taxes and are not eligible for employee benefits