Video Journalist

Democracy Docket • Jersey City, NJ

18h • $85,000 - $98,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Democracy Docket is seeking a Video Journalist to appear on camera and translate our reporting on voting rights and election law into engaging, accessible short-form video content. This role blends on-camera presence with hands-on production, covering breaking political and legal news in real time for social platforms. The Video Journalist will produce and appear in social-first, vertical video content, research and develop their own segments, and appear on additional video platforms as needed. The role requires strong news judgment, on-camera presence, and the ability to work quickly on fast-moving news, and will report to the Director of Audience Growth.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in video journalism, producing, or a related field, with on-camera experience.
• Strong news judgment and familiarity with voting rights and election law developments.
• Comfortable and effective on camera, with strong verbal communication skills.
• Experience producing or appearing in short-form, social-first video content.
• Strong writing skills for scripts and talking points.
• Passionate about voting rights and democracy.

Responsibilities

• Produce and appear in social-first, vertical video content covering breaking news in voting rights, election law, and politics.
• Research ongoing litigation, elections, and political developments to identify timely video opportunities.
• Write scripts and talking points for on-camera segments.
• Collaborate with the video editor to shape cuts, titles, and packaging for on-camera content.
• Appear on additional video platforms as needed to support Democracy Docket's broader content and audience growth strategy.
• Work with reporters and the news division to stay current on political and legal developments.
• Use analytics to inform content decisions and on-camera strategy.

Benefits

• Merit-based annual bonus eligibility
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees
• 401(k) with 6% company match, available after 3 months
• Commuter benefits to help with your daily travel
• Generous paid time off, including: 18 days of PTO per year (increasing with tenure), 10 paid Health & Wellness days annually, 2 paid personal days annually, 11 paid holidays, observed per company policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed