Deputy Production Director

POLITICO; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Deputy Production Director to lead a dynamic team of digital producers in a fast-paced newsroom environment. This role involves managing workflows, ensuring editorial standards, and fostering career development among early-career journalists. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit. Join a company that values innovation and integrity, and be part of a team that plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality political journalism to diverse audiences. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the media landscape.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Commuter reimbursements

Cell phone reimbursements

Retirement plans

Work-life balance flexibility

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a digital newsroom environment is essential.
• Strong proficiency in CMS software and excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 5 to 7 digital producers and oversee daily workflows.
• Collaborate on hiring, training, and career development for the production team.

Skills

Digital newsroom experience

Proficiency in CMS software

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of politics and policy

Tools

Content Management System (CMS)

Job description

POLITICO is seeking a Deputy Production Director to lead a portion of our large team of multi-skilled digital producer/copyeditors. The deputy works closely with the Editorial Director, Production & Copyediting, and two other deputies to manage day-to-day workflow for POLITICO editorial content for subscriber and consumer audiences. The deputy will work on a dynamic and fast-paced team that sits at the heart of the newsroom and serves as the last line of defense before content is published to platforms and email delivery systems.

The deputy director must build relationships with direct reports and team members as well as with editorial colleagues across POLITICO – reporting teams and our breaking news desk, content strategy and engagement, visuals and graphics and our Standards and Ethics editor. The deputy director participates in hiring and training new producers and is on the lookout for opportunities for their team of early-career journalists to explore their career aspirations within POLITICO. The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable and flexible and possesses excellent communication and time management skills.

What You'll Do:

• Manage a team of 5 to 7 digital producers
• Work closely with the Editorial Director, Production and Copyediting, on hiring, training and career development of digital producers
• Collaborate with the deputy team to co-manage day-to-day production workflows and ensure their continuous improvement
• Work with the Standards and Ethics editor and the production team to maintain POLITICO's standards of nonpartisan editorial quality and accuracy
• Serve as a point of contact for production-related questions and issues from throughout the newsroom; identify when an issue requires additional input or escalation
• Act as a content management system administrator; troubleshoot tech issues and participate in quality assurance testing
• Create and update documentation, coordinate meetings and provide project updates

What You'll Need:

• 2 to 3 years of digital newsroom experience
• Proficiency in CMS software
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• A collaborative spirit and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of the politics and policy space

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

We are driven by our values. We are relentless contributors, disruptors, collaborators, talent cultivators and DEI stewards. Our culture is defined by grit, total integrity, and a prioritization on innovation.

We value our people. We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness benefits, commuter and cell phone reimbursements, retirement plans, as well as work-life balance flexibility and opportunities for career development.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

About the company

Politico, known originally as The Politico, is an American, German-owned political journalism newspaper company based in Arlington County, Virginia, that covers politics and policy in the United States and internationally.