Live Editorial Producer: Politics & Policy Events

POLITICO; Arlington (VA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

POLITICO Live is seeking an Editorial Producer to shape editorial programming for summits, policy briefings and events across North America. The role involves identifying newsworthy topics, researching and booking speakers, and crafting engaging, timely conversations for POLITICO audiences.

The successful candidate will turn complex policy issues into compelling live conversations, write sharp questions, and coordinate across teams to ensure events run smoothly.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience as a reporter, editor, producer or journalist.
• Ability to tell compelling and balanced news stories.
• Experience with research and reporting, interviewing and producing interviews for live events or editorial platforms.
• Exceptional editorial judgment for identifying important stories and voices.
• Strong understanding of U.S. politics, global affairs and business.
• Excellent writing and ability to turn complex topics into engaging conversations.
• Strong interviewing skills to elicit substantive answers.
• Ability to work collaboratively across a team of producers and editors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines under pressure.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Editorial judgment

News storytelling

Research & reporting

Interviewing

Strong writing

On-air/guest coordination

Project management

Verbal communication

Self-starter

Video editing for social media

Tools

Video editing software

Jobbeschreibung

POLITICO Live is seeking an Editorial Producer to shape editorial programming for summits, policy briefings and events across North America. The role involves identifying newsworthy topics, researching and booking speakers, and crafting engaging, timely conversations for POLITICO audiences.

The successful candidate will turn complex policy issues into compelling live conversations, write sharp questions, and coordinate across teams to ensure events run smoothly.