DC Politics Video Journalist: Fast, Impactful Reporting
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The US Sun, based in Washington, D.C., is seeking a Video Journalist specialized in politics to create sharp, fast-paced videos for our site and social platforms. You will produce short-form vertical videos, develop longform series, and cover Capitol Hill to the White House with a strong political news sense.
Ideal candidates have a strong background in modern mobile video storytelling, quick decision-making under deadline pressure, and experience collaborating with editors and shoots in field
Qualifications
- Solid understanding of US politics and the Washington media landscape.
- Proven video editing skills with Adobe Premiere.
- Experience creating original video content with footage, stills, graphics and audio.
- Strong news judgment for fast-moving breaking news environments.
- Experience covering politics, government or breaking news in video or broadcast roles.
- Comfortable producing and directing shoots, including on-camera interviews.
Responsibilities
- Script, produce, edit and publish short-form vertical video content focused on US politics and Washington affairs.
- Monitor the political news cycle and identify stories with strong video potential across breaking news and enterprise reporting.
- Work closely with editors to develop visually compelling video formats.
- Interview politicians, analysts and experts in field or studio settings.
- Collaborate with wider video and editorial teams to bring political journalism to audiences.
- Uphold fast, accurate and engaging journalism.
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The US Sun, based in Washington, D.C., is seeking a Video Journalist specialized in politics to create sharp, fast-paced videos for our site and social platforms. You will produce short-form vertical videos, develop longform series, and cover Capitol Hill to the White House with a strong political news sense.
Ideal candidates have a strong background in modern mobile video storytelling, quick decision-making under deadline pressure, and experience collaborating with editors and shoots in field
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