Editorial Producer, POLITICO Live

G0549 Politico LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

POLITICO Live is seeking an Editorial Producer to shape editorial programming for summits, policy briefings and other events across North America. The Live Events Producer will identify issues and newsmakers, work with journalists and bookers to develop compelling programs for POLITICO audiences.

The ideal candidate is an experienced reporter or producer with strong editorial judgment, a deep interest in politics and policy, and an instinct for timely, consequential and engaging stories.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a reporter, editor, producer or journalist.
• Ability to identify stories and personalities that matter to an audience.
• Strong editorial judgment and comfort with fast-paced news environments.
• Experience researching and reporting for live events, podcasts, or TV.
• Strong interviewing skills and ability to develop insightful questions.
• Proven writing ability to craft compelling, urgent copy.

Responsibilities

• Help shape the editorial vision for POLITICO Live events and identify timely issues to explore on stage.
• Develop compelling programming ideas from breaking news, POLITICO reporting, policy debates and broader trends.
• Identify and research newsmakers and experts for meaningful perspectives.
• Conduct research to ensure programming is accurate and well-informed.
• Develop interview concepts and questions to drive substantive discussions.
• Monitor breaking news and adapt event focus as needed.
• Write editorial and promotional copy for program descriptions, event copy and social content.
• Coordinate with teams on timing, format, and speaker availability.
• Support live events from development through execution.
• Contribute to digital and video storytelling around events.

Skills

News judgment

Interviewing

Writing

Research

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Video editing for social media

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

Job Description: POLITICO Live is seeking an Editorial Producer to help shape the editorial programming for our summits, policy briefings and other events across North America. The Live Events Producer will help identify the issues, debates and developments that deserve to be on stage, determine the newsmakers and experts who can bring those conversations to life, and work with a team of journalists, producers and bookers to develop compelling programs for POLITICO audiences.

The ideal candidate is an experienced reporter or producer with strong editorial judgment, a deep interest in politics and policy, and an instinct for what makes a story timely, consequential and engaging. This person should be equally comfortable digging into a complicated policy issue, identifying the right person to interview about it, developing sharp questions and writing compelling copy that makes an audience want to pay attention.

Who You Are:

You have strong news judgment and know what stories, issues and people deserve attention. You thrive in a fast-moving news environment and make smart editorial decisions under pressure. You can turn complex policy and political issues into compelling, timely and accessible live conversations. You are a sharp researcher and interviewer who knows how to develop questions that get beyond talking points. You are a strong writer who can make news engaging and urgent across formats. You are curious, resourceful and quick to get up to speed on unfamiliar topics. You are organized, driven and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

What You’ll Do:

• Help shape the editorial vision for POLITICO Live events, identifying the most important and timely issues, debates and stories that should be explored on stage
• Develop compelling programming ideas from breaking news, POLITICO reporting, emerging policy debates and broader trends in politics, business and global affairs
• Identify and research newsmakers, policymakers, industry executives, experts and other influential voices who can provide meaningful perspectives and insights
• Conduct research and reporting to ensure programming is accurate, balanced, well-informed and grounded in the latest news and developments
• Develop interview concepts, questions and conversation arcs that encourage substantive, newsworthy and engaging discussions on stage
• Monitor breaking news and rapidly developing stories, recognizing when new information should change an event’s focus, speakers or editorial framing
• Write compelling editorial and promotional copy that makes complex issues accessible, engaging and urgent for audiences, including program descriptions, event copy, social media content, news stories, interview questions and other editorial materials
• Work across teams to ensure editorial goals are aligned with the practical realities of event production, including timing, format, speaker availability and audience needs
• Support live events from development through execution, including preparation of moderators and speakers and making adjustments as news and circumstances evolve
• Contribute to digital, video and social storytelling around events, with an emphasis on creating content that extends the reach and impact of live programming

What You'll Need:

• Several years of experience as a reporter, editor, producer or journalist, with a strong understanding of how to tell compelling and balanced news stories
• Experience with research and reporting, interviewing and/or producing interviews for live events, podcasts, television or other editorial platforms
• Exceptional editorial judgment, with the ability to identify the stories, issues and personalities that matter most to an audience
• A strong understanding of politics and policy, with demonstrated interest in U.S. politics, global affairs and business
• Strong writing skills and a talent for making news engaging, accessible and urgent
• The ability to turn a broad or complicated topic into a focused, compelling editorial conversation with a clear purpose and point of view
• Strong interviewing skills, with an ability to identify the central tensions in a story and develop questions that produce substantive and revealing answers
• Strong research skills, including the ability to quickly become knowledgeable about unfamiliar subjects and identify credible sources and relevant perspectives
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound editorial decisions under pressure
• Strong guest identification instincts and an ability to recognize which newsmakers, experts and voices can add the most value to a conversation
• A collaborative approach to work and a willingness to contribute across a team of producers, editors and bookers who build events together
• A self-starter mentality, with the ability to recognize problems early, take initiative and develop solutions
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to pitch ideas, explain editorial decisions and work effectively with colleagues and potential speakers
• Experience with video editing for social media is a plus

COMPENSATION:

$90,000- 100,000 Annual Base. The final salary offered will be based on factors including relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. We value our people.

About Us.

POLITICO illuminates the forces shaping global power. Since 2007, we have delivered intelligence that anticipates tomorrow's headlines, not reports on yesterday's news. As politics has increasingly become the defining force of our era, our work has never been more vital. Cabinet secretaries and Ministers start their mornings with our analysis. CEOs shape strategy around our reporting. Advocacy leaders rely on our insights to move policy. We deliver the straightforward facts and clear-eyed analysis they need to navigate the most complex political landscape of our lifetimes.

Our 1,100+ publishing professionals across the world's key democratic capitals—Washington, Brussels, London, Paris, Berlin, Sacramento, and New York—form the world's premier politics and policy newsroom. We tell the story of how power really works by explaining who wields it and how they plan to exercise it, connecting dots others miss and delivering scoops from sources others don't even know exist.

Innovation has always been a core tenet of our story. At launch, we bet that depth would trump scale, that talent would trump traffic, and that politics would become central to modern life. In 2011, we made another bet and launched POLITICO Pro to help decision‑makers understand the business of government, transforming both how they shape government action and the business of journalism itself. These bets have made POLITICO the most successful digital news startup of its generation and the indispensable resource for leaders who shape the future. Today, we are a rarity in media: a growing, profitable, and sustainable news organization.

POLITICO is a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE, a family-owned transatlantic media company headquartered in Berlin and New York. Axel Springer is dedicated to shaping the future of journalism in the free world, believing that a free and informed society is essential to democracy. The company’s guiding principles - first articulated as The Essentials by founder Axel Springer in the aftermath of World War II - remain a cornerstone of the company’s foundation today.

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