Job Description:
• 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
Requirements:
• 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.
Benefits:
• 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.