Election Video Editor & Coordinating Producer

Versant3; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Versant3 seeks a seasoned MS NOW Politics Video Coordinating Producer/Editor to shape daily digital video coverage of the 2028 election cycle. You will partner with field teams nationwide, distill complex campaigns into sharp videos, and lead editorial direction to produce punchy, authoritative content for YouTube and social platforms.

The role requires strong political knowledge, superb editorial judgment, and expert Premiere editing, with the ability to guide reporters and producers in framing

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of digital or social video editing, producing, and writing experience.
• Deep expertise in politics, campaigns, and elections.
• Adobe Premiere expert who edits quickly when speed matters.
• Proven experience editing and producing original digital video.
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to identify compelling story elements.
• Strong scriptwriting and headline-writing skills for clear, engaging video.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with campaign embeds, field producers and reporters to produce original video daily.
• Write, edit, and produce multiple vertical videos daily, solo or with a teammate.
• Serve as editorial partner to political desk, political director and DC Bureau executives.
• Shape video reports by identifying compelling angles and footage.
• Oversee and sharpen scripts; monitor schedules and moments for highlights.
• React quickly to breaking political news with fast, accurate, distinctive video.

Skills

Digital video editing

Editorial leadership

Storytelling for social

Scriptwriting

Video production

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

Versant3 seeks a seasoned MS NOW Politics Video Coordinating Producer/Editor to shape daily digital video coverage of the 2028 election cycle. You will partner with field teams nationwide, distill complex campaigns into sharp videos, and lead editorial direction to produce punchy, authoritative content for YouTube and social platforms.

The role requires strong political knowledge, superb editorial judgment, and expert Premiere editing, with the ability to guide reporters and producers in framing