Oversee end-to-end production of multiple weekly episodes on tight deadlines
Develop episode concepts, identify timely topics and angles that resonate with the audience
Book high-profile guests including politicians, journalists, operatives, and policy experts
Prepare comprehensive interview materials including briefing documents, research packets, and suggested questions
Write and edit scripts for podcast segments and occasional explainer videos
Maintain editorial consistency aligned with Tara's voice and perspective
Monitor breaking news and pivot production schedule as needed
Publish episodes to relevant platforms

3-5 years of experience producing news and politics video content in digital-native formats
Deep understanding of the digital media landscape, particularly news and politics video on YouTube
Proven ability to book guests and develop relationships with journalists, political operatives, and experts
Exceptional scriptwriting skills with ability to write quickly under deadline
Strong news judgment and editorial instincts
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Highly self-motivated with ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Experience with remote recording platforms (Riverside, Zoom, etc.)
Obsessive news consumption and political fluency.
Video editing experience (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or similar) is preferred.
Existing network of contacts in political media and journalism is preferred.
Experience producing interview-based content and/or explainer formats is preferred.
Familiarity with YouTube analytics and optimization strategies is preferred.
Experience working with independent creators or in lean production environments is preferred.

This is a fully remote position, though candidates based in New York City, Washington DC, or Miami are strongly preferred.
Candidates must be able to work primarily in Eastern Time Zone hours.
If you're passionate about political journalism and ready to help build an innovative video podcast from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.

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