Producer, News Video Podcast (Digital Media)

TL;DR

Producer, News Video Podcast (Digital Media): Overseeing the end-to-end production of a daily video podcast covering U.S. politics and policy with an accent on editorial judgment and digital-native formats. Focus on developing episode concepts, booking high-profile political guests, and executing high-quality distribution across YouTube and podcast platforms.

Location: Remote (USA). Candidates based in New York City, Washington DC, or Miami are strongly preferred. Must be able to work primarily in Eastern Time Zone hours.

Company

A lean production environment working with experienced political journalist Tara Palmeri to build a new editorial video product from the ground up.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end production of multiple weekly episodes under tight deadlines.
• Develop episode concepts and identify timely political topics and angles that resonate with the audience.
• Book high-profile guests, including politicians, journalists, operatives, and policy experts.
• Write and edit scripts for podcast segments and occasional explainer videos.
• Ensure editorial consistency aligned with the host's voice and perspective.
• Publish episodes to YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience producing news and politics video content in digital-native formats.
• Deep understanding of the digital media landscape, particularly news and politics video on YouTube.
• Proven ability to book guests and develop relationships with journalists and political experts.
• Exceptional scriptwriting skills and strong news judgment.
• Experience with remote recording platforms such as Riverside or Zoom.
• Must be able to work primarily in Eastern Time Zone hours.

Nice to have

• Video editing experience with Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or similar software.
• Existing network of contacts in political media and journalism.
• Familiarity with YouTube analytics and optimization strategies.
• Experience working with independent creators or in lean production environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to help build and shape a new editorial product from the ground up.
• Collaborative environment working directly with a proven political journalist.