Overview
Producer, News & Politics - FTE
- Remote (U.S.-based)
- Full-Time
- $70,000-$80,000 / year
Join Courier Newsroom - an organization that drives journalism and empowers communities.
About COURIER
COURIER is a pro-democracy news network dedicated to building a more informed, engaged, and representative America. We reach audiences where they are online with factual, values-driven news and analysis. Our eleven local newsrooms and national brand provide Americans with news centered on the people and policies that affect their lives. Our reporting is primarily produced for social media platforms and online channels where our audiences spend their time, with an emphasis on video, graphics, and skimmable newsletters to inform and engage our audience in the ways they consume information today.
COURIER Newsroom is committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We strongly encourage women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and those from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to break down barriers and ensure every team member feels seen, heard, and supported.
About the role
We’re looking for a creative, politics-obsessed, full stack Producer to serve as showrunner for a new daily politics show from COURIER, as well as lead editorial for other audio+video projects in the works. You’ll work closely with talent – selecting stories, building the daily run-of-shows, writing set-ups, managing recording sessions, quickly editing and publishing segments and full episodes to YouTube and podcast platforms.
Responsibilities
Showrun : COURIER’s daily politics show (in development)Own the day-to-day production of the daily politics showLead the editorial – choosing top stories, researching and writing the run-of-shows, and helping to shape the show’s tone and POVWork directly with talent to structure and adapt each episode for podcast and YouTubeCollaborate with editors and social team to cut for clips, shorts, and other platform-native assetsBook and coordinate guest appearances (e.g., reporters, insiders, creators) and prep them for appearancesManage recordings – ensuring quality audio and video for all talent and guestsLead editorial on additional politically-focused podcasts and video series (in development)Write scripts or outlines for other mid to long form video series or podcasts that are currently in developmentStay ahead of the political news cycle and help those shows translate complex issues with clarity and tone for each platformExperience
5+ years of experience producing daily news or politically-focused media for broadcast TV, podcast, or long-form digital mediaHave worked in or around politics, journalism, or campaignsAre an exceptional writer, editor and story-shaperKnow what makes a story stick on YouTube, TikTok, and podcast platformsCan quickly turn around a basic edit. Experience using Descript and Premiere Pro is highly preferredThrive in a fast-paced, collaborative production environment and are great at keeping things movingAre deeply aligned with COURIER’s progressive mission and care about telling stories that make democracy betterBenefits
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays a yearAn Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Full suite of health benefits401kFlexible working arrangementsSeniorities
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