Associate Production Director

Associate Production Director

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 equipment
Demonstrated ability to guide and support a technical crew calmly and effectively during live, fast-paced broadcasts; experience supervising small teams or direct reports is preferred
A systems-oriented mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex signal paths and IP-based broadcast workflows independently
Ability to work a variable production schedule, which includes a rotation of early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays based on the broadcast calendar. (Schedules are posted in advance to ensure team balance)
Base salary range $84,250—$99,650 USD
Peloton provides robust and comprehensive benefits including:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Generous paid time off policy
Short-term and long-term disability
Access to mental health services
401k, tuition reimbursement and student loan paydown plans
Employee stock purchase plan
Fertility and adoption support and up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave
Child care and family care discounts
Free access to Peloton Digital App and apparel and product discounts
Commuter benefits and Citi Bike Discount
Pet insurance and so much more!
Peloton is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Peloton, where all team members, applicants, and other covered persons are considered on the basis of their personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all practices and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.