Video Producer

About Us: Straight Arrow is fearlessly dedicated to exposing the hard truths in the stories that are dividing Americans today. We prize stories that connect to our audiences’ daily lives. Check us out at www.san.com and on the Straight Arrow mobile app. Straight Arrow is building a new kind of news organization. We go beyond the talking points to uncover the incentives, tradeoffs, conflicts and human stories driving the issues that matter most. Our video team produces original reporting, interviews, news analysis and field journalism across programs including Unbiased Updates, Off Script and Media Miss. We're looking for a journalist-producer who can spot compelling stories, report them out thoroughly, and transform them into engaging video journalism. About this role: Straight Arrow is seeking a Video Producer who is a journalist first. You’ll pitch stories, conduct reporting, book guests, write scripts, produce segments and help shape coverage across our flagship shows. You’ll be just as comfortable digging through research and interviewing sources as you are collaborating on a daily rundown. You’ll play a key role in our morning programming, so we’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys mornings, thrives in a fast news environment, and wants to be an active contributor to the energy and conversations that help start our audience’s day. The ideal candidate is exceptionally curious, highly organized, quick to learn, and motivated by finding stories others miss. The core of your storytelling revolves around identifying the people at the center of the conflict and producing reporting that adds genuine value to the public conversation. Experience developing documentary-style stories for YouTube is a plus, but this is fundamentally a journalism and story production role. Responsibilities: Story Development & Reporting Pitch original story ideas and fresh anglesIdentify emerging trends, overlooked issues and underreported storiesConduct interviews, research and source developmentSurface stories rooted in real-world consequences and competing perspectives Writing & Production Write scripts, interview outlines and show segmentsBook guests and prepare interviewsProduce video content from concept through publicationCollaborate with hosts, editors and leadership to shape editorial directionEnsure reporting meets the highest standards of accuracy, fairness and clarity Show and Audience Development Contribute ideas for franchises like Unbiased Updates, Off Script and Media MissUnderstand what resonates on YouTube and digital platformsExperiment with new formats, storytelling techniques and audience engagement strategiesOccasionally travel for field reporting and productionCollaborate across Straight Arrow's editorial, marketing, social and product teams to promote reporting and programs Qualifications: Required 5+ years of experience in journalism, news production, reporting or documentary mediaProven ability to originate and report stories independentlyExceptional writing, interviewing and storytelling skillsStrong news judgment and editorial instinctsExperience producing fast-moving news content on tight timelinesAbility to juggle multiple projects without sacrificing qualityDeep commitment to factual accuracy, fairness and journalistic integrityFamiliarity with YouTube and digital-first video publishingEnthusiasm for early mornings and being part of a daily morning news program Preferred Experience producing news, public affairs or current events programmingInvestigative or enterprise reporting experienceDocumentary development or short-form documentary experienceStartup media experienceVideo editing skillsStrong source networks across politics, policy, business, technology, culture, science or local communities Compensation & Benefits: The salary range for this position is $70,000-$90,000.Straight Arrow offers comprehensive health and wellness coverage that ensures our employees have the care and coverage they need to stay healthy, build current and future financial security and maintain work-life balance. All full-time employees and their dependents are eligible to enroll in our benefits. That includes generous paid time off, paid holidays and floating holidays; health coverage, vision and dental plans; retirement plans like the company's 401(k) plan with company match; and more. Straight Arrow is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status.