The Free Press
Audio / Video
SeniorProducer,Video
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“Senior Producer, Video at The Free Press. Skills: Video production, Content development, Editorial strategy. Originate and develop pitches. Guide research”
What You'll Achieve.
Elevate storytelling; Maintain consistently high creative standard; Ensure editorial voice and accuracy; Strategic scheduling
Industry & Context.
Resolve pre-production questions; Translate stakeholder feedback
Respond to breaking news outside standard hours
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years leading production, 5+ years fast-turn digital video, 5+ years news podcasts, 5+ years similar editorial content, Editorial judgment, Experience working with on-camera talent, Experience working with producers, Experience working with editors, Fluency with basic production tools, Fluency with basic workflows, Ability to operate at a fast pace, Respond to breaking news outside standard hours
Nice to Have
Experience and hunger to use AI tools, Passion for The Free Press’s mission, Curiosity about ideas across spectrum
What You'll Do.
Originate and develop pitches
Resolve pre-production questions
Review content across slate
Deliver actionable feedback
Maintain creative standard
Translate editorial priorities
Manage shoot planning
Manage delivery timelines
Manage resource allocation
Oversee copy for video posts
Assign copy for video posts
Edit copy for video posts
Ensure editorial voice
Ensure accuracy across episode
Manage video release calendars
Ensure strategic scheduling
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Department heads; Other producers; Editors
Communication Scope
Translating feedback; Creative direction
Process & Methodology
Scheduling, Budgeting, Crewing, Shoot planning, Delivery timelines, Workflow management, Resource allocation
Full Job Description
## Responsibilities Originate and develop pitches across various format videos, in collaboration with department heads and other producers Partner with producers to guide research, sharpen angles, and resolve pre-production questions Review content across slate and deliver thoughtful, actionable feedback that elevates storytelling and maintains a consistently high creative standard Serve as a key liaison between department heads, producers, and editors, translating high-level editorial priorities into structured, usable notes that guide the edit Collaborate with the Head of Production on scheduling, budgeting, crewing, shoot planning, and look and feel of Free Press video content Collaborate with the Head of Post Production to manage delivery timelines, workflows, and resource allocation Oversee, assign, and edit copy for video posts across Substack, YouTube, and RSS platforms, ensuring editorial voice and accuracy across every episode Manage video release calendars, ensuring strategic scheduling in coordination with Editorial ## Qualifications 5+ years leading production on fast-turn digital video, news podcasts, or similar editorial content Strong editorial judgment, with a track record of turning complex ideas into compelling video Deep knowledge of the media landscape and a strong instinct for what will resonate right now Experience working directly with on-camera talent, producers, and editors and shaping their output Fluency with basic production tools and workflows (e.g., microphones, cameras, Premiere, platforms like Riverside) Strong post-production sensibility, with the ability to collaborate effectively with editors on pacing, structure, tone, and visual style, while translating stakeholder feedback into clear creative direction Ability to operate at a fast pace, including responding to breaking news outside standard hours when needed Have experience and a hunger to use AI tools, learning from them to improve both tactical and strategic choices for the ro
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