Media Producer (REMOTE) Job at More Perfect Union, Washington DC

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  • More Perfect Union
  • Washington DC

Job Description

More Perfect Union Action 

Position Title: Media Producer

Reports to: Supervising Producer

Salary: $85,000

Location: 100% Remote 

About the Position

The Media Producer will work closely with other members of the video/creative team as well as policy, political and communications team members to pitch, conceptualize, research, script and host news-driven YouTube videos – with a mission to change policy in our country. In addition to producing video content, the Media Producer will be responsible for breaking news, additional follow up reporting, and drafting social media content with updates on the stories they are covering. 

The Media Producer role requires a high-level of self-sufficiency, strong collaboration skills, the ability to write clearly and meet deadlines, and a desire to engage in key policy debates. 

Core Responsibilities 

  • Producing: Developing video concepts, identifying potential on-camera talent for videos we're creating, interviewing subjects, writing scripts, reviewing and providing feedback to editors on videos. 
  • Hosting: Serve as on-camera talent, delivering narration for desk reads and/or on-location shoots as required.
  • Pitching: On a weekly basis, develop and pitch a variety of story and coverage ideas that add value to our news and/or advocacy programs.
  • Reporting: Doing basic reporting (seeking public comment, conducting interviews, submitting FOIAs, etc.) to advance stories we're working on. 
  • Research: Closely monitor the news, watch hearings, press conferences, etc., looking for newsworthy information or notable moments relevant to our core issues. 
  • Writing: Writing scripts, articles, tweets and other social media content to accompany news or clips that you found. 
  • Participate in meetings and collaborate with other video team members, to draft scripts, interview subjects to produce videos and push creative boundaries. 
  • Knowledge of current social platforms and the best practices surrounding these platforms. 
  • Proactively identify inefficiencies and challenges and work collaboratively with other team members to put forth and implement solutions. 
  • Meeting publishing schedules. 
  • Complete assignments from supervisor and colleagues and meet deadlines
  • Operate in a nimble environment. 
  • Performing other duties as assigned. 

Experience/Qualifications 

  • At least 5 years of experience in journalism or advocacy
  • Producing, reporting, or research experience required 
  • Desire to script and produce videos 
  • The ability to manage multiple projects, write clearly, and meet hard deadlines 
  • A passion for economic justice 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
  • A high level of organization and self-motivation

At More Perfect Union we strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in all elements of our work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, post-secondary educational status, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We strongly encourage members of historically underrepresented and marginalized communities to apply.

More Perfect Union is offering employees a living wage and benefits package including: health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, monthly home office expense reimbursement, paid federal holidays, PTO and paid sick leave. 

!! Important Notice !!

To protect your privacy and ensure the legitimacy of our hiring process, please only respond to emails from our official domain, @perfectunion.us. We will never ask for personal information or payment during the recruitment process. Be cautious of any emails or job offers that do not come from this domain.

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