Digital Producer

Punchbowl News; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic digital producer to lead the production of engaging policy newsletters. This full-time role involves assembling, editing, and producing content that informs a dedicated audience about the political landscape. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for detail, strong news judgment, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Opportunities for growth within the editorial team are abundant, making this a fantastic chance for those passionate about policy reporting and digital media. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on the news landscape.

Benefits

401(k) Plan with Employer Matching

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Generous Vacation Policy (20 days + Federal Holidays)

Paid Parental Leave

Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a newsroom preferred, with strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead production on weekly policy newsletters and daily updates.
• Assist with copy editing and managing editorial products.

Skills

News Judgment

Copy Editing

AP Style Knowledge

Social Media Management

SEO Best Practices

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or Related Field

Tools

WordPress

Job description

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About Our Organization: Punchbowl News is a news content company covering the power, people and politics in Washington. Punchbowl News’ primary focus is breaking news about the nation’s political leadership and explaining to our audience of political junkies how Washington works, all from Capitol Hill.

The job: Punchbowl News is looking for a full-time digital producer to lead production on our weekly policy newsletters. This position is Sunday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET. The ideal candidate will occasionally assist with production outside of those hours.

Details: This is a critical position on the editorial team. Job responsibilities include assembling, editing and producing our policy-focused newsletters published on Sunday, in addition to our daily newsletters Monday-Thursday as needed. The digital producer will also assist with copy editing, managing and producing other editorial products, including special edition newsletters, articles, marketing communications, podcasts, videos, social media posts and live events.

The ideal candidate for this job will have a sharp eye for detail, a deep interest in policy reporting, thorough knowledge of AP style and copy editing techniques, be highly organized and have the ability to work well under tight deadlines. This position offers opportunities for learning and growth within the editorial team.

Qualifications:

• Strong news judgment.
• Ability to write quickly and copy edit cleanly.
• Proficient knowledge of AP Style and strong attention to detail are essential.
• Experience managing social media for a news organization.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of digital best practices, including SEO, headline writing and optimizing content for shareability on social media and across multiple platforms.
• Ability to manage concurrent projects autonomously and on tight deadlines is crucial.

Work Experience:

• Two-plus years of experience in a newsroom is preferred but not required.
• An understanding of and ability to navigate content management systems, particularly WordPress, is also a plus.

The starting salary for this role is in the range of $60,000-$85,000. Final compensation will be based on scope, work experience and relevant skills.

In addition to salary, Punchbowl News is pleased to offer other benefits:

• Punchbowl News offers a 401(k) plan and employer-matching contributions after six months of employment.
• Punchbowl News offers robust health insurance (medical, dental and vision).
• Punchbowl News covers health insurance premiums for individuals and any qualified family members.
• Punchbowl News offers a generous and fair vacation policy with 20 days paid leave plus most federal holidays.
• Punchbowl News offers an additional two weeks of office-wide vacation (end of August, end of December).
• Punchbowl News offers birth parents up to five consecutive months (20 weeks) of paid leave at full salary. Partners or non-birth parents are eligible for a total of 12 weeks of paid leave.
• Punchbowl News offers opportunities for learning and development through programs, classes and regular internal training sessions.

The job is based in Washington, D.C., but we are open to candidates from elsewhere in the United States. Punchbowl News is committed to building a diverse staff.

Employment Eligibility & Equal Opportunity Statement

Punchbowl News is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

In accordance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required Form I-9 upon hire.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Writing/Editing
• Industries
• Technology, Information and Media