Senior Video Producer, Audio/Video
About The Position
POLITICO is seeking a creative and strategic Senior Video Producer to help develop and grow its video products across YouTube, podcasts, and social media. This is a player-coach role combining hands-on production and editing of key interviews and series with strategy and execution support for other projects. The producer will help shape the visual identity and creative direction of multiple video products, collaborating with hosts, editors, and newsroom partners to turn strong reporting into distinctive video. The role also contributes to POLITICO’s YouTube presence through programming strategy, performance analysis, and audience growth. Responsibilities include producing a weekly video show, helping oversee the long-form video podcast ecosystem, supporting junior editors, and assisting with major projects and news moments.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of experience producing video.
- Significant experience with video editing and post-production workflows.
- Experience overseeing the work of other editors.
- Strong editorial judgment grounded in journalistic standards and POLITICO’s mission.
- Experience managing projects in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
- Deep familiarity with YouTube strategy, analytics, and platform-specific best practices.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- Comfort experimenting with new formats and iterating based on performance and feedback.
Nice To Haves
- Video production experience in news, politics, or policy.
- Experience with audio.
- Experience booking and managing crews for field shoots.
Responsibilities
- Own production of a weekly video show, including field shoots when needed, recording sessions, and end-to-end editing.
- Help define the visual identity, brand, and publishing strategy for POLITICO’s long-form video podcasts, ensuring each show feels distinct.
- Develop POLITICO’s YouTube channel through strategy, programming mix, performance analysis, and audience growth.
- Work with junior video editors on social videos and other projects, providing feedback as needed.
- Assist with key projects, major interviews, high-profile news moments, and other emerging needs.
- Collaborate with hosts, editors, and newsroom partners to shape video concepts and creative direction.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
