Video Producer

Manhattan Institute; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

4 weeks paid vacation

Flexible Fridays

Paid parental leave

Medical and dental coverage

FSAs

Mental-health benefits

Telemedicine

Company cell phone

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research (MI) seeks a fast, creative, and technically accomplished Video and Podcast Producer to translate MI’s policy research into polished programming built to reach large digital audiences. This is a behind‑the‑scenes role focused on making on‑camera talent look and sound their best.

You will manage the full production process—from concept development and shoots to recording, editing, packaging, and distributing content—and coordinate podcast guests, social

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience producing and editing professional video content.
• Advanced proficiency with video editing tools (Premiere/Final Cut/After Effects).
• Experience producing podcasts or other interview-based programming.
• Strong knowledge of cameras, lighting, audio, and studio production.
• Understanding of content performance on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and X.

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit original short- and long-form videos for social media, YouTube, podcasts, and other digital platforms.
• Manage video projects from concept through recording, postproduction, and publication.
• Produce MI podcasts, including guest coordination, recording, editing, quality control, and distribution.
• Identify compelling moments from interviews and events and turn them into shareable clips.
• Develop visual treatments, hooks, pacing, captions, graphics, and sound design.
• Prepare studios and field-production setups with cameras, lighting, mics, and software.
• Collaborate with MI scholars and communications staff to translate complex ideas clearly.
• Track formats and distribution strategies to stay ahead of trends.
• Maintain a production calendar and meet tight deadlines.

Skills

Video production

Video editing

Editing software

Podcast production

Cameras & lighting

Platform trends

Remote recording

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

After Effects

CapCut

Job description

The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research (MI) is a community of scholars, journalists, and civic leaders united by a shared commitment to advancing economic opportunity, individual liberty, and the rule of law in America and its great cities.

MI is seeking a fast, creative, and technically accomplished Video and Podcast Producer to lead the behind-the-scenes production of original video and podcast content. This person will help translate MI’s policy research and commentary into polished, engaging programming built to reach large digital audiences.

The producer will oversee the full production process—from developing concepts and preparing shoots to recording, editing, packaging, and distributing finished content. The role requires both technical fluency and strong editorial instincts: an understanding of what makes digital content visually compelling, emotionally resonant, and likely to break through online.

The producer will also support MI’s podcast programming, managing the detailed work required to produce consistently excellent shows. This includes coordinating guests, preparing recordings, operating production equipment, editing full episodes, and identifying and packaging the strongest moments for social distribution.

This is primarily a behind-the-scenes role for someone who takes pride in making on-camera talent look and sound their best. The ideal candidate will have excellent editorial judgment, visual instincts, and attention to detail; the ability to work quickly without sacrificing quality; strong organizational and project-management skills; comfort collaborating with on-camera personalities and senior policy experts; familiarity with the work of City Journal and the Manhattan Institute; and enthusiasm for MI’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit original short- and long-form videos for social media, YouTube, podcasts, and other digital platforms
• Manage video projects from initial concept through recording, postproduction, and publication
• Produce MI podcasts, including guest coordination, recording, editing, quality control, and distribution
• Identify compelling moments from interviews, podcasts, events, and media appearances and turn them into highly shareable clips
• Develop visual treatments, hooks, pacing, captions, graphics, sound design, and other elements that help content capture attention
• Prepare studios and field-production setups, including cameras, lighting, microphones, and recording software
• Work closely with MI scholars, correspondents, and communications staff to translate complex ideas into clear and engaging content
• Track emerging formats, platform conventions, editing styles, and distribution strategies
• Maintain an efficient production calendar and turn around high-quality work on tight deadlines
• Help establish a consistent and recognizable visual identity for MI’s video and podcast programming

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience producing and editing professional video content
• Advanced proficiency with tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, CapCut, or comparable software
• Experience producing podcasts or other interview-based programming
• Strong working knowledge of cameras, lighting, audio, studio production, and remote-recording technology
• A sophisticated understanding of what makes content perform on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, and other platforms

Salary Range

$80,000 to $115,000 per year

MI offers generous benefits, including a hybrid work environment, four weeks of paid vacation, a Flexible Fridays program, paid parental leave, medical and dental coverage, medical and dependent-care FSAs, mental-health benefits, telemedicine, a paid company cell phone, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a company-funded match. MI staff also benefit from the opportunity to collaborate and socialize with prominent scholars working on some of the country’s most important policy questions.