Associate, Video Production (Opinions)

The Washington Post•DC-Washington-TWP Headquarters, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington Post Opinions department is seeking a highly organized and collaborative Associate, Video Production to support the day-to-day operations of its multimedia team. This role provides critical coordination and production support for video podcasts, interviews and social content, helping ensure projects run smoothly from planning through delivery. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive and eager to learn. They will support scheduling, booking and production logistics while working closely with producers, editors and journalists across the Opinions department. This role is designed as an entry point into video production, with opportunities to build foundational skills in editing and digital storytelling over time. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced media environment while contributing to high-quality opinion journalism across digital platforms.

Requirements

0–1 years of experience in media, production, communications or a related field (internships or academic experience welcome)
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail and reliability in executing tasks
Interest in video production, digital media and journalism
Willingness to learn editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and related software

Responsibilities

Coordinate scheduling, booking and logistics for video podcasts, interviews and other productions.
Support communication with guests, contributors and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth production workflows.
Prepare materials for shoots and recordings, including rundowns, research packets and asset organization.
Track production timelines, deliverables and dependencies to help keep projects on schedule.
Assist producers and editors in preparing content for editing, including organizing footage, transcripts and assets.
Help manage and maintain shared systems, files and production trackers.
Support publishing workflows, including uploading content and entering basic metadata.
Provide on-site or in-studio support during recordings, including basic setup, coordination and troubleshooting.
Assist with general production needs across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Develop foundational skills in video editing, storytelling and platform formats with guidance from the team.
Observe and support editing workflows to build technical and creative capabilities over time.