The Free Press

Independent digital media for investigative journalism

Senior Producer - Video

Production ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$170k - $200k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience leading production on fast-turn digital video, news podcasts, or similar editorial content.
Demonstrate strong editorial judgment and a track record of turning complex ideas into compelling video.
Have deep knowledge of the media landscape and a strong instinct for what will resonate currently.
Have experience working directly with on-camera talent, producers, and editors and shaping their output.
Be fluent with basic production tools and workflows, including microphones, cameras, Adobe Premiere, and platforms such as Riverside.
Have strong post-production sensibility and the ability to collaborate effectively with editors on pacing, structure, tone, and visual style while translating stakeholder feedback into clear creative direction.
Be able to operate at a fast pace, including responding to breaking news outside standard hours when needed.
Have experience using AI tools and learning from them to improve tactical and strategic choices for the role.
Demonstrate passion for The Free Press’s mission and curiosity about ideas across the political and cultural spectrum.

Responsibilities

Originate and develop pitches across various video formats in collaboration with department heads and other producers.
Partner with producers to guide research, sharpen angles, and resolve pre-production questions.
Review content across the 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 the 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 and ensure strategic scheduling in coordination with Editorial.

Salary Range: 170000 to 200000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

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Working with the Head of Social Media and the Head of Podcast Series, the Senior Producer, Video drives the execution of video development, production, and publishing across platforms, ensuring editorial quality and operational excellence.

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 role
Passion for The Free Press’s mission and curiosity about ideas across the political and cultural spectrum

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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About the Company

The Free Press

Independent digital media for investigative journalism

The Free Press produces independent digital journalism focused on investigative reporting and analysis of current events and culture. It publishes in-depth stories and provocative commentary to help readers gain a deeper understanding of issues. The company monetizes through subscriptions, advertising, and partnerships with other media or organizations. Its approach centers on honest, nonpartisan reporting and thoughtful analysis to stand out from other media outlets. The goal is to provide readers with trustworthy, well-researched information that informs public discussion and civic understanding.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: $15M
Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA
Founded: 2022

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