About this role
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Associate Production Director serves as the primary technical lead and Director for our studio productions. This is a high-ownership leadership role designed for a broadcast professional who expertly manages and guides the control room environment. Beyond technical execution, you will be responsible for the creative integrity and visual/audio presentation of the livestream, the professional development of the crew, and the seamless integration of technology and talent. In this role, your focus will shift from day-to-day equipment operation to the total orchestration of the production environment, ensuring a world-class experience for both our talent and our global members.
YOUR DAILY IMPACT AT PELOTON
• Partner with Producing and Creative Services teams to translate creative visions into reality. You will make real-time editorial decisions during live broadcasts, utilizing innovation, imagination, and originality to enhance storytelling and engagement. The Associate Production Director is the final creative decision-maker regarding the look and sound of live and on-demand workout classes
• Guide the execution of live and coach-to-camera, on-demand workout classes, acting as the primary Creative and Technical Director to ensure high-production value through precise camera blocking, lighting transitions, and audio fidelity
• Lead and support a team of 1–2 Production Technicians during live broadcasts, providing clear, real-time cues and ensuring all positions (Audio, Camera, Vision) meet production standards
• Maintain accountability for the final artistic aesthetic and technical quality of the broadcast, proactively identifying and adjusting deviations from brand style guides
• Serve as the designated Control Room Lead, managing daily production workflows and coordinating tasks among the production crew to ensure operational success
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership to design and implement training programs for Production Technicians, providing constructive feedback and mentorship to elevate the team’s collective technical proficiency and knowledge
• Maintain and update all SOPs, including style guides and technical workflows
• Lead the technical planning and execution for critical internal and/or external projects
• Partner with Senior Management, Supervisors, and Engineering to identify workflow inefficiencies; propose and test new hardware/software solutions
• Act as the primary escalation point during technical failures, making decisive, independent choices under time-sensitive constraints to maintain product integrity
YOU BRING TO PELOTON
• 4+ years of experience directing or technical directing in a live control room/ broadcast environment (e.g., TV, News, Sports, or Live Streaming)
• Advanced knowledge of Ross Carbonite switchers, Yamaha QL/CL series audio consoles, and advanced signal flow (SDI, NDI, and Dante) or similar equipments
• Demonstrated ability to guide and support a technical crew