Producer, Audio/Video

POLITICO

. Oversee virtual recording of a daily technology news podcast, including technical aspects, talent coaching, and editorial direction .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in podcast and video production, with strong editing skills and the ability to make editorial decisions that enhance storytelling. Proficient in audience analytics and multiplatform distribution, ensuring high-quality content that resonates with viewers.

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Podcast ProductionVideo EditingAudience AnalyticsEditorial JudgmentTalent Coaching

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Hard Skills

Podcast ProductionVideo EditingAudio EditingScript WritingContent PublishingMultiplatform DistributionPerformance Metrics MonitoringStorytellingCreative Decision MakingTechnical Direction

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborationCoachingEditorial JudgmentCreative Thinking

Industry Keywords

News ProductionPoliticsPolicyTechnology NewsSocial Media DistributionPodcast FeedsVodcastAudience InsightsCross-Functional CoordinationJournalistic Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee virtual recording of a daily technology news podcast, including technical aspects, talent coaching, and editorial direction
Collaborate with hosts, editors, and the audio/video team to identify daily topics
Make creative and editorial decisions to shape episodes
Edit and publish clean, final episode cuts under tight deadlines
Write headline and caption copy for podcast feeds, YouTube, and other social platforms
Partner with newsroom teams on distribution and publishing
Monitor episode performance metrics and use audience insights to inform future episodes
Ensure high quality and accuracy across audio/video productions

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years’ experience in podcast or video production
Significant experience in news, politics, or policy
Strong editing ability, including producing clean, polished video under tight deadlines
Audio editing experience is a strong plus
Sharp editorial judgment and storytelling instincts grounded in journalistic standards
Strong communication skills for coordinating with hosts, editors, and cross-functional partners
Familiarity with audience analytics and platform metrics
Experience writing scripts or briefings for shows
Experience translating complex reporting into compelling podcasts or vodcasts
Experience coaching talent and working with experienced hosts and newer voices
Keen interest in technology and AI news and their overlap with politics and policy
Experience with multiplatform distribution across audio, video, and social media
Ability to work Sunday–Thursday with some evening work; estimated schedule 2pm–10pm EST

Benefits

Comp & perks

Information about what POLITICO offers and its work environment is provided via a linked benefits page