Senior Video Producer: YouTube Strategy & Field Shoots

G0549 Politico LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

POLITICO is seeking a Senior Video Producer to drive our video products across YouTube, podcasts, and social media. This hands-on producer/editor role also leads strategy and execution for multiple shows, shaping the visual identity and creative direction across our video portfolio.

You’ll collaborate with hosts, editors, and newsroom partners to translate strong reporting into distinctive video and to grow our YouTube presence with thoughtful programming and performance analysis.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience producing video in news, politics, or policy.
• Experience with audio is a strong plus.
• Significant experience with video editing and post-production workflows, and overseeing editors.
• Strong editorial judgment grounded in journalistic standards and POLITICO’s mission.
• Experience managing projects in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Deep familiarity with YouTube strategy, analytics, and platform-specific best practices.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Own the production of a weekly video show from field shoots to final edit.
• Help oversee the long-form video podcast ecosystem, defining visual identity and publishing strategy.
• Grow POLITICO’s YouTube channel through strategy, programming mix and performance analysis.
• Guide junior editors on social videos and other projects.
• Assist on high-profile interviews and other newsroom projects.

Skills

Video production

Editorial judgment

Project management

YouTube strategy

Communication

Organizational skills

Audio experience

Job description

POLITICO is seeking a Senior Video Producer to drive our video products across YouTube, podcasts, and social media. This hands-on producer/editor role also leads strategy and execution for multiple shows, shaping the visual identity and creative direction across our video portfolio.

You’ll collaborate with hosts, editors, and newsroom partners to translate strong reporting into distinctive video and to grow our YouTube presence with thoughtful programming and performance analysis.