What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Producer, POLITICO Live position at POLITICO?
POLITICO is looking for an associate producer to support our editorial team in our rapidly-expanding live events operation.
We are looking for a creative and thoughtful story-teller who can spearhead an effort to build video content that will complement and amplify our live events. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with experience creating smart, thoughtful, and visually appealing content that will bring to life our ambitious expansion of live events. This person is also adept at navigating social media and creating content that captivates audiences in those spaces.
The role is highly collaborative; one that requires a combination of attention to detail, a creative approach to traditional storytelling, proactive communication, and an ability to work with members of our editorial, commercial, and audience teams. This is a unique opportunity to build a new model from the ground up.
This position is based out of our HQ in Arlington, VA, that reports to the Executive Producer, POLITICO Live.
What You'll Do:
- Write, direct, produce and edit video content to be used within our live events
- Work with the newsroom to clip and edit news making content at each event and get it out and online instantaneously
- Work with commercial team to develop unique products for clients
- Work with communications team to use content to amplify the event coverage
- Work closely with newsroom teams to facilitate coverage, livestreams and social media amplification of individual events.
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Support team with administrative and organizational needs.
What You'll Need:
- A demonstrated interest in politics, policy and the political process
- 1-3 years producing video content, ideally for a news or political organization
- Knowledge of social media platforms and video strategies
- Strong news judgement and the ability to think quickly
- Exceptionally strong organizational skills to manage a large number of details within multiple projects under firm schedules and deadlines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and flexibility with changing projects and timelines
- Experience using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint along with social platforms including Instagram, X, LinkedIn and Facebook, as well as video software and platforms like Brightcove, Snapstream, Adobe and Final Cut.
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