DC-Based Politics Video Producer & Editor

Versant; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts and perks

Job summary

Versant is seeking a Coordinating Politics Video Producer/Editor for MS NOW Digital in Washington, DC. This full-time role demands sharp political storytelling, fast editing, and leadership across editors and reporters to deliver daily political videos for YouTube, social, and OTT platforms.

You'll recruit, shape, and oversee compelling video coverage of the 2028 election cycle, write headlines and scripts, and drive new social formats while maintaining accuracy, context, and fairness in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in digital or social video editing, producing and writing.
• Deep expertise in politics, campaigns and elections.
• Adobe Premiere expert who can edit quickly when speed matters.
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to identify the strongest elements of a political story.
• Strong scriptwriting and headline-writing skills.
• Able to work with reporters and provide editorial direction on framing and scripting.
• Knowledge of TikTok, YouTube, Instagram audiences.

Responsibilities

• Produce compelling original video daily with campaign embeds, field producers and reporters.
• Write, edit, and produce vertical videos daily for multiple platforms.
• Serve as a key editorial partner to political desk, director and DC Bureau.
• Shape video reports by identifying the most compelling angles and video.
• Oversee and sharpen scripts for videos and clips.
• Monitor campaign coverage notes and schedules to identify compelling moments.
• React quickly to breaking political news with fast, accurate, distinctive video.
• Distill complex political stories into clear, engaging storytelling for broad audiences.
• Develop and pitch new social franchises and formats for the 2028 cycle.
• Edit longer-form video for YouTube and OTT platforms.

Skills

Video editing

Editorial leadership

Digital storytelling

Scriptwriting & headlines

Social platforms knowledge

Adobe Premiere

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Versant is seeking a Coordinating Politics Video Producer/Editor for MS NOW Digital in Washington, DC. This full-time role demands sharp political storytelling, fast editing, and leadership across editors and reporters to deliver daily political videos for YouTube, social, and OTT platforms.

You'll recruit, shape, and oversee compelling video coverage of the 2028 election cycle, write headlines and scripts, and drive new social formats while maintaining accuracy, context, and fairness in a