Senior Producer, Audio/Video

Politico•Arlington, VA

About The Position

POLITICO is seeking an experienced Senior Producer to help launch and shape a new audio and video show exploring the technologies, ideas and innovations poised to reshape politics, policy and power. This is an opportunity to partner closely with our host to define a new editorial franchise for POLITICO. You’ll work across every aspect of the show — from identifying the ideas worth exploring and booking world-class guests to writing scripts, overseeing recordings, editing episodes and helping grow the audience. We're looking for someone who enjoys moving seamlessly between big-picture editorial thinking and hands-on production. This is a role for someone who enjoys helping shape an editorial product from idea to impact. You'll help define the show's editorial vision while also rolling up your sleeves each week to make it happen. On our team, there's no separation between "creative" work and "production" work. The same person who helps decide what conversation should happen is often the person who sets up the microphones, shapes the edit and helps make sure the episode reaches its audience. If that kind of ownership excites you, you'll thrive here. Our shows are multiplatform products, with audio, video and social media elements. Experience producing across those formats—and identifying smart ways to adapt and grow journalism for different audiences—is a strong plus. As the show's cadence and scope evolve, this role may be dedicated primarily to this production or split time across additional POLITICO audio and video projects.

Requirements

6+ years of experience producing podcasts, video journalism or similar editorial programming.
Exceptional editorial judgment and strong instincts for identifying original stories and conversations.
Demonstrated interest in emerging technology, innovation, science, economics or other future-facing policy issues.
Excellent writing skills, including scripting, interview preparation and narrative structure.
Strong booking experience and the ability to cultivate relationships with influential guests.
Excellent audio editing skills; video editing experience is strongly preferred.
Experience owning productions end-to-end, balancing editorial leadership with hands-on execution.
Outstanding organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple moving pieces on a weekly production schedule.
Familiarity with audience analytics and platform metrics to inform editorial decisions.
A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset and enthusiasm for building something new.

Nice To Haves

Experience producing across multiple platforms, with an understanding of how podcasts, YouTube and social video work together to build audience.
Video editing experience

Responsibilities

Help define and evolve the editorial vision for a new POLITICO show.
Research, develop and shape episodes that are intellectually ambitious, deeply reported and accessible to a policy-focused audience.
Identify, book and prepare guests from government, industry, academia and beyond.
Write episode outlines and scripts that balance editorial rigor with engaging storytelling.
Oversee recording sessions, coaching hosts and guests as needed while maintaining a high standard of editorial quality.
Edit podcast episodes to a polished final product and, ideally, help oversee or edit companion video versions.
Partner with editorial, audience, social and marketing teams to maximize the reach and impact of each episode.
Monitor audience performance and continually refine the show's editorial and creative strategy based on what resonates.
Help build a distinctive editorial franchise covering the future of technology, politics and policy.