Senior Producer, Live Primetime Public Affairs

C Span; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

C-SPAN seeks a Senior Producer to lead the editorial, production and creative direction of its nightly primetime programming in collaboration with the Executive Producer. This role shapes the day’s major political coverage, from guest interviews to context from reporters and correspondents, and integrates elements from Washington Journal into primetime.

The Senior Producer applies strong editorial judgment to execute content and all production elements, ensuring fairness, balance and high

Qualifications

• Six years of producing live or taped public affairs or political news programming.
• Strong editorial judgment and leadership for prime-time content.
• Ability to manage multiple elements under daily deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plans, creates and manages the daily editorial agenda for primetime programs.
• Leads daily production meetings and develops rundowns and interview scripts.
• Oversees scripting, video/graphic elements, bookings and control room operations.
• Identifies significant moments and guest opportunities for context and perspective.
• Ensures programs meet editorial standards of fairness, accuracy and balance.

Skills

Editorial leadership

News judgment

Live programming

Research and writing

Editorial protocol

Deadline-driven

Host coordination

Cross-team collaboration

Nonpartisan presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, political science or related field

Job description

C-SPAN seeks a Senior Producer to lead the editorial, production and creative direction of its nightly primetime programming in collaboration with the Executive Producer. This role shapes the day’s major political coverage, from guest interviews to context from reporters and correspondents, and integrates elements from Washington Journal into primetime.

The Senior Producer applies strong editorial judgment to execute content and all production elements, ensuring fairness, balance and high