- Experience
- 5+ yrs
- Salary
- USD 85,000 – USD 85,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 hour ago
- Work mode
- Work from home
- Resume
- Required to apply
Job description
About More Perfect Union
More Perfect Union is an advocacy, journalism, and education organization committed to empowering the working class. Founded in February 2021, it has rapidly become a leading left-of-center YouTube channel with Emmy award-winning content, amassing 7 million followers and subscribers.
Position Overview
The Media Producer will collaborate closely with video, creative, policy, political, and communications teams to ideate, research, script, and host compelling news-oriented YouTube videos aimed at influencing policy change. Beyond video production, the role includes breaking news coverage, follow-up reporting, and managing social media posts related to covered stories.
Key Responsibilities
- Create video concepts, identify suitable on-camera talent, conduct interviews, craft scripts, and review video edits.
- Serve as on-camera host, providing narration for desk reads or field shoots.
- Generate and pitch diverse story ideas weekly to enhance news and advocacy content.
- Conduct basic reporting such as interviews, public comment solicitation, and FOIA requests to advance stories.
- Monitor current news, hearings, and press conferences to identify newsworthy elements relevant to core topics.
- Write scripts, articles, tweets, and social media content to complement news pieces.
- Engage in team meetings, collaborate on script development, interview subjects, and innovate creatively.
- Apply knowledge of contemporary social media platforms and best practices.
- Identify and address process inefficiencies collaboratively.
- Adhere to publishing schedules and complete tasks from supervisors and colleagues promptly.
- Adapt to a dynamic work environment and undertake additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of five years in journalism or advocacy roles.
- Proven experience in producing, reporting, or research.
- Enthusiasm for scripting and producing video content.
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
- Commitment to economic justice causes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- High degree of self-motivation and structured work approach.
Compensation
The annual salary for this role is fixed at USD 85,000, offered remotely within the United States.