--- title: 'Video Producer (Contract) at Understood' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/video-producer-contract-understood-new-york-473gwfxtpshd' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Video Producer (Contract) at Understood - **Company:** Understood - **Location:** New York, NY - **Posted:** 2026-08-21 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/understood/jobs/8734936002 ## Job description Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting neurodivergent people in the United States, such as those with ADHD and dyslexia. Understood's Content Studio is looking for several video producers with experience creating content for YouTube and social platforms. We're hiring across four content types, and you should have experience in at least one: - Evergreen explainers: short-form social and/or YouTube long-form - News content: short-form social and/or YouTube long-form - YouTube and video podcasts - YouTube livestreams To apply for this role, please send your resume, cover letter, and 2-3 writing or script samples to podcast@understood.org. Applications submitted through other channels will not be reviewed. ## What you'll do All producers - Produce interviews: pre-interview guests, write interview questions, and prepare hosts with scripts and background research ahead of recording - Write video scripts for multiple formats: short-form scripts (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts) optimized for fast hooks and retention, and longer-form YouTube scripts with more narrative depth - Contribute to editorial vetting and fact-checking: review scripts, story pitches, and published content for accuracy before they go out the door - Coordinate production timelines and deliverables to ensure on-time completion of assigned episodes and videos, including coordinating with the video team as needed - Track project milestones and provide regular status updates to relevant Understood contacts, ensuring adherence to agreed timelines - Quality-check published episodes and videos, and promptly report any issues or errors for correction - Support show marketing by cutting ads and short-form promotional content as requested - Participate in periodic project planning meetings to align on assigned deliverables - Build and manage episodes in our production tracking software, monitoring subtasks and deadlines and flagging delays as needed Podcast producers, in addition to the above - Provide creative and technical support across assigned episodes, including research, scripting, editing, engineering recording sessions, sound design, requesting remote kits, mixing, and implementing feedback, in line with Understood's editorial guidelines ## What you bring All producers - 3-4+ years of producing experience in one or more of the formats listed above News producers - Experience in science or health journalism, with a demonstrated ability to work under journalistic standards - Comfort reading peer-reviewed studies beyond the abstract, with an eye for overstated claims, correlation-versus-causation errors, and industry-funded spin Podcast producers - Hands-on experience with audio production: recording and engineering sessions, editing, sound design, and mixing to a professional standard - Experience prepping hosts and guests for interviews, including writing scripts, questions, and background research - Ability to manage multiple production timelines and deliver final audio files, host and guest prep materials, and marketing assets to spec and on deadline Additional details: - Remote -NYC area preferred. - Part-time, hourly work: contract length and hours vary based on role - Rate: $80-100/hour Sound like you? Send your resume, cover letter, and 2-3 writing or script samples to podcast@understood.org. ## About Understood ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Nonprofit organizations; Education & Neurodiversity Support - **Target customers**: B2C (individuals with learning and thinking differences, their families, educators, and employers) - **Mission statement**: To shape a world where all ways of learning and thinking are embraced; goal to put 100 million people on the path to thriving by 2030. ## Products & Services - **Understood.org** – A comprehensive website offering free articles, expert-vetted guides, podcasts, and community groups covering topics like ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. - **Through My Eyes** – An immersive platform that simulates the daily experience of a child with learning differences, designed to build empathy and understanding. - **SPARC Framework** – A proprietary impact-measurement model (Self-concept, Purpose & meaning, Autonomy, Relationships, Capacity) used to guide resources and track outcomes. - **Workplace & Educator Resources** – Paid partnerships and inclusive programs for employers and schools to foster neurodiverse-friendly environments. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit); total assets not disclosed. - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of **$2.3M** (as of most recent data); total grant funding received **$757K** (led by Oak Foundation, grant dated December 2023). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Oak Foundation (lead grant funder); experts from fields of education, mental health, medicine, activism, and public policy; talent sourcing partners include BASTA, National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), and 2U. - **Growth Signals**: Annual reach of **20+ million people**; headcount of **148 employees** (with a slight -1.5% YoY decline); active job postings as of mid-2026: 2 roles (Freelance Archival Footage Clearance Producer & Senior Full-Stack Engineer). ## Competitive Advantages - **Trusted nonprofit authority** – Expert-backed content (all resources reviewed by professionals) and a clear focus on learning differences, a niche underserved by mainstream platforms. - **Free and accessible** – All core resources are free, removing cost barriers for families and individuals. - **Proprietary impact framework (SPARC)** – Offers a measurable, research-backed way to track real-world outcomes, differentiating Understood from general advocacy sites. - **Strong brand recognition** – Over 18,000 LinkedIn followers and partnerships with major talent pipelines (e.g., Columbia University, Flatiron School). ## Strategic Focus - **Scale impact** – Aiming to help 100 million people thrive by 2030 through expanded content, partnerships, and employer/institution programs. - **Inclusive design** – Building tools and content with direct input from neurodivergent people to ensure accessibility and relevance. - **Behavior change** – Driving societal shifts away from accommodation toward celebration of cognitive differences. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven culture** – Employees are united by a clear social purpose: shaping a world where all minds can thrive. - **Hybrid work model** – NYC-based employees are required in-office at least 3 days/week; remote flexibility for non-NYC roles. - **Comprehensive benefits** – Flexible PTO, winter and summer office breaks, health/dental/vision/fertility coverage, immediate 401(k) matching, paid parental, medical, and family leave. - **Engineering environment** – Tech stack includes AWS, Google Cloud, MongoDB, Snowflake, GitHub, SQL; small engineering team (8% of staff) with opportunities for impact. - **Growth & development** – Talent development programs, tuition/training support via partnerships (e.g., Flatiron School, Columbia University). - **Salary benchmarks** – Example roles: Receptionist ~$40k/yr, Project Manager ~$67k/yr, Associate Director ~$81k/yr (based on LinkedIn data). ## Sources 1. [understood.org](https://www.understood.org/) – Company overview, mission, and product descriptions 2. [understood.org/join-our-team](https://www.understood.org/en/join-our-team) – Benefits, culture, and career page 3. [understood.org/mission](https://www.understood.org/en/mission) – Mission, vision, and SPARC framework 4. [builtin.com/company/understoodorg](https://builtin.com/company/understoodorg) – Tech stack, office policy, and perks 5. [linkedin.com/company/understood](https://www.linkedin.com/company/understood) – Employee count, revenue, funding, salary ranges, talent sources, and recent departures 6. 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