Associate Producer

About the role

This is an entry-level production role for someone with 1-3 years of experience who wants to grow their skills in research, reporting, and video production. The Associate Producer will support the Media Producers and Supervising Producers in creating 10-20 minute YouTube videos, helping keep projects organized and on schedule through research, fact checks, quality control, production logistics, footage management, and early-stage writing.

Responsibilities

• Support Media Producers and the Supervising Producers across pre-production, production, and post-production on news-driven videos
• Conduct script fact-checking to verify the accuracy of claims, data, quotations, and supporting sources prior to publication
• Perform quality control reviews of rough cuts, identifying technical issues, visual inaccuracies, copyright concerns, and ensuring all on-screen assets are accurate and properly sourced
• Review scripts, captions, and on-screen text for grammar, spelling, style, consistency, and editorial quality
• Assist producers in coordinating statement requests with corporations, government agencies, and other individuals or organizations featured in reporting
• Conduct final post-production quality assurance, including graphics, exports, captions, and overall technical polish to ensure videos meet publishing standards
• Assist with researching and contacting interview subjects including experts, policy makers, and on-the-ground characters
• Organize and manage raw footage, b-roll, and media assets for producers and editors
• Assist with basic reporting tasks such as seeking public comment, conducting interviews, and submitting FOIA requests
• Source and log archival footage and stock media for videos
• Attend and take notes in pitch meetings, team check-ins, and thumbnail/title meetings
• Proactively identify inefficiencies and challenges and work collaboratively with the team to put forth solutions
• Develop and pitch a variety of story and coverage ideas that add value to our news and/or advocacy programs
• Complete assignments from supervisors and colleagues and meet deadlines
• Operate in a nimble, fast-paced environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in journalism, video production, or a related field
• Strong research, writing, copyediting, and organizational skills
• Experience producing and reporting on progressive politics and economic issues, with a sharp grasp of business and finance terms and US government process and policies
• Experience with finding sources and interview subjects for stories, including casting on-camera interviewees
• Passion for economic justice
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented and highly organized

Pay

$65,000 - $70,000 USD per year

Remote (United States)