Media Producer; REMOTE at Union

Position Title:

Media Producer

Reports to:

Supervising Producer

Salary: $85,000

Location:

100% Remote

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 You Tube 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.

• Develop video concepts, identify potential on-camera talent, interview subjects, write scripts, review and provide feedback to editors on videos.
• Serve as on-camera talent, delivering narration for desk reads and/or on-location shoots as required.
• On a weekly basis, develop and pitch a variety of story and coverage ideas that add value to our news and/or advocacy programs.
• Do basic reporting (seeking public comment, conducting interviews, submitting FOIAs, etc.) to advance stories we’re working on.
• Closely monitor the news, watch hearings, press conferences, etc., looking for newsworthy information or notable moments relevant to our core issues.
• Write 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, produce videos and push creative boundaries.
• Have knowledge of current social platforms and best practices surrounding these platforms.
• Proactively identify inefficiencies and challenges and work collaboratively with other team members to put forth and implement solutions.
• Meet publishing schedules.
• Complete assignments from supervisor and colleagues and meet deadlines.
• Operate in a nimble environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• At least 5 years of experience in journalism or advocacy.
• Producing, reporting, or research experience required.
• Desire to script and produce videos.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, write clearly, and meet hard deadlines.
• Passion for economic justice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of organization and self-motivation.
• Strong collaboration skills.

• Living wage.
• Health, dental and vision benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Monthly home office expense reimbursement.
• Paid federal holidays.
• PTO and paid sick leave.

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.