On-Camera Policy Host & Video Creator

Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Four weeks paid vacation

Flexible Fridays program

Paid paternity/maternity leave

Medical and dental coverage

Mental health benefits

Remote medicine

Company cell phone

Life insurance

401(k) with company-funded match

Job summary

The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, Inc. is seeking a charismatic Video Correspondent to become a visible digital voice for its policy ideas and cultural debates. This camera-first role focuses on originals, interviews, and concise commentary.

Ideal candidates are strong communicators who can translate policy into engaging content, collaborate with scholars and producers, and work independently on rapid-turnaround projects in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Exceptional fluency, confidence, and presence on camera
• Outstanding verbal communication and storytelling skills
• A distinctive personality and a natural ability to hold an audience’s attention
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to become conversant in unfamiliar policy subjects quickly
• Strong knowledge of social media culture, political discourse, and current online trends
• Creativity, initiative, and a demonstrated ability to generate and execute original ideas
• Comfort working independently and producing content on a rapid schedule
• Basic proficiency with tools such as CapCut, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, or similar software—or a strong willingness to learn
• Sound editorial judgment and enthusiasm for MI’s mission
• Experience in acting, broadcasting, journalism, comedy, podcasting, public speaking, or digital media is welcome but not required
• Experience building a personal audience through original, personality-driven social content is a significant plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as an on-camera host and correspondent for MI’s original digital programming
• Create short-form videos explaining policy ideas and responding to current political, cultural, and economic debates
• Develop a recognizable on-camera voice and help expand MI’s audience across social platforms
• Pitch original concepts, recurring formats, interviews, field pieces, and timely responses to breaking conversations
• Translate complex research and policy arguments into clear, accessible, and entertaining content
• Collaborate with MI scholars and producers to develop scripts, questions, treatments, and story ideas
• Conduct interviews and appear in studio, field, podcast, and event programming
• Independently record and edit timely content when appropriate
• Follow emerging online discussions, creators, formats, memes, and cultural trends
• Engage with audience feedback and use performance data to improve future content
• Represent MI’s brand and ideas with confidence, warmth, intelligence, and good judgment

Skills

On-camera presence

Storytelling

Public speaking

Audience growth

Social media savvy

Creativity

Independent producer

Tools

CapCut

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, Inc. is seeking a charismatic Video Correspondent to become a visible digital voice for its policy ideas and cultural debates. This camera-first role focuses on originals, interviews, and concise commentary.

Ideal candidates are strong communicators who can translate policy into engaging content, collaborate with scholars and producers, and work independently on rapid-turnaround projects in a hybrid environment.