Political Podcast Producer/Booker

EntravisionDC
86d$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Entravision is a leading global advertising, media and ad-tech solutions company connecting brands to consumers by representing top platforms and publishers. Our service portfolio enables high-performance campaigns while using highly competitive audience reach, cutting-edge mobile programmatic solutions, machine-learned bidding algorithms and demand-side platforms on a global scale. In the US, Entravision is a leader in Hispanic marketing & media solutions serving both local and national Clients for more than 25 years. Our unique portfolio includes primarily Spanish language TV & Radio broadcast assets across 35 markets, an exclusive audio network & streaming platform, and a robust mix of curated digital & social media content solutions. We are seeking a highly organized and politically savvy Producer/Booker to join our team and help drive the editorial vision of our political podcast (audio and video). This role combines guest booking, segment development, and production planning to create compelling and timely political content. The ideal candidate has strong editorial judgment, deep knowledge of U.S. politics, excellent research and communication skills, and experience working in audio and video production.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in podcasting, journalism, radio, or television production.
  • Proven track record of booking high-profile guests and managing editorial content.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. politics, current events, and the media landscape.
  • Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work under tight deadlines.
  • Experience with podcast production tools (e.g., Descript, Riverside, Adobe Audition, Pro Tools) is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, or related field.
  • Must be fluent in Spanish (high level of reading, writing, and speaking the language is essential).
  • Must have strong English, reading, writing and speaking skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Existing relationships with political figures, media professionals, and influencers.
  • Background in political journalism or campaign communications.
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and podcast promotion strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, pitch, and secure high-profile, relevant guests across the political spectrum, including politicians, journalists, analysts, and thought leaders.
  • Build and maintain relationships with publicists, campaign teams, media contacts, and other stakeholders.
  • Manage guest scheduling, pre-interview logistics, and follow-ups.
  • Collaborate with hosts and the production team to shape episode themes, guest questions, and segment ideas.
  • Conduct thorough research and compile guest briefings and show rundowns.
  • Monitor political news cycles to ensure content is timely, relevant, and reflective of current events.
  • Coordinate recording sessions, manage production calendars, and ensure all technical and editorial elements are in place before recording.
  • Support live tapings, remote interviews, or panel discussions as needed.
  • Assist in editing and fact-checking, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and tone consistency.
  • Review episodes for editorial integrity and timely relevance.

Benefits

  • Full Time position with variable hours.
  • Must be willing to undertake shift work associated with working for a 24/7 news operation.
  • Must be able to work holidays.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Number of Employees

1,001-5,000 employees

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