QC & Publishing Ops Manager

Crime Junkie Podcast

. Lead, manage, and develop the QC & Publishing Ops team, including two coordinator-level direct reports .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeIndianapolis • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in QC & Publishing Operations, including managing content delivery across multiple platforms and leading a team. Proficient in establishing QC standards, managing workflows, and ensuring compliance with platform specifications.

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QC & Publishing Operations ManagementContent Delivery Across Multiple PlatformsFAST Channel OperationsTeam Leadership and DevelopmentSOP Development and Implementation

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Hard Skills

Content DistributionVideo File FormatsCodec SpecificationsClosed Captioning StandardsRSS Podcast Feeds ManagementEPG ManagementLinear Scheduling ToolsQuality Control StandardsMetadata SchemasWorkflow Automation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPrioritization Skills

Tools & Technologies

SimplecastTubiFAST ChannelsAVOD PlatformsPodcast Hosting Platforms

Industry Keywords

Digital MediaPodcast NetworkStreaming ServiceContent Asset OrganizationFile Naming Conventions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, manage, and develop the QC & Publishing Ops team, including two coordinator-level direct reports
Conduct regular 1:1s, set goals, and support professional growth
Define team roles, responsibilities, and workflows to ensure accountability and minimize duplicated effort
Serve as escalation point for platform issues, failed deliveries, content emergencies, and cross-functional conflicts
Own content distribution across Simplecast, Tubi, FAST channels, and other distribution partners
Lead FAST channel operations, including EPG accuracy, programming schedules, and asset delivery
Partner with the VP of Production Management on the RSV relationship and serve as day-to-day operational contact for RSV content deliveries
Oversee Tubi, FAST channel, and VOD delivery quality and ensure workflows meet platform specifications
Lead Media RSS (MRSS) feed accuracy and platform delivery standards across AVOD and FAST distribution partners
Set and enforce QC standards for final audio and video deliverables across podcast, video, VOD, and streaming outputs
Establish and maintain QC & Publishing Ops standards, file delivery specifications, metadata schemas, and QC checklists
Review and approve team-authored SOPs
Serve as primary liaison to post-production, editorial, marketing, web, engineering, and other stakeholders
Align production schedules, delivery requirements, and cross-departmental dependencies with department leaders
Ensure publishing deadlines are met
Report on on-time publish rate, failed or late deliveries, QC error rate, and EPG accuracy
Oversee ad-marker placement and insertion QC, escalating to Ad Ops as needed
Evaluate and implement tooling, workflow, and automation improvements
Oversee content asset organization, file naming conventions, and archiving protocols

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in QC & Publishing Ops, digital distribution, or media operations at a digital media company, podcast network, or streaming service
3+ years of people management experience, with a demonstrated ability to develop and lead a small team
Hands-on experience managing content delivery across multiple platforms, including podcast hosting, AVOD (Tubi or similar), and FAST or linear channel distribution
Experience with FAST channel operations, including EPG management and linear scheduling tools, is strongly preferred
Strong working knowledge of video file formats, codec specs, closed captioning standards, and platform delivery requirements
Experience managing RSS podcast feeds and working with podcast hosting platforms such as Simplecast or equivalent
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain QC & Publishing Ops standards, SOPs, and cross-functional workflows
Excellent organizational, communication, and prioritization skills; able to manage competing demands across team and stakeholder needs
Experience managing external vendor or distribution partner relationships
Passion for polished, responsible storytelling that reflects Audiochuck's brand and values
Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while managing workflows, reviewing content, and coordinating with partners
Ability to move throughout office and studio spaces to support production needs
Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and in writing

Benefits

Comp & perks

No benefits or compensation extras are specified in the posting
May occasionally require evening or weekend work to support production deadlines or platform deliveries
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position