Vox Media · 1 day ago
Supervising Producer, Politics Video Podcast
New York City
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expVox Media is seeking a supervising producer to lead the development and launch of a new politically-focused video podcast. This role will oversee show development and production teams, ensuring editorial excellence while creating compelling digital video content.
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Responsibilities
Partner with host and editorial stakeholders to develop, pilot and launch a new video podcast, serving as both a creative consultant and a production leader
Produce longform video episodes weekly for platforms like YouTube, ensuring strong editorial, dynamic visuals, and high production value across remote, in-studio, and hybrid formats
In collaboration with the host and Vox editorial leaders, conceptualize episode segments, research bookings, and report out topical conversation themes to ensure editorial integrity and fact-based analysis
Identify platform-native shortform video content optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts—translating strong podcast moments into compelling visual stories
In collaboration with the Art Director, design and implement scalable visual elements (motion graphics, captions, lower-thirds, thumbnails, etc.) that align with the show’s tone and target platform
Manage multiple projects at various stages of production in a fast-paced setting; this role will require strong organizational and time-management skills to deliver high-quality results efficiently and on deadline
Manage and mentor freelance editors and designers, assigning work, giving creative feedback, and ensuring brand consistency and quality across deliverables
Write and edit scripts in collaboration with the host and show team
Collaborate cross-functionally with editorial, social, and audience teams to ensure shows reach their target audience
Stay current on visual and social trends across the podcast and digital media landscape, offering insights and ideas that help shows reach their target audiences and stand out from their competitive set
Adhere to all journalistic and legal standards at all times
Complete additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in digital video production, with a track record of success creating editorial or creator-driven content for social and streaming platforms
Demonstrated ability to produce both longform and shortform video content, especially for talk-based or interview-driven formats
A passion for Vox's mission of helping audiences understand what really matters
Experience covering politics, policy and the political process
An established record of deep research, reporting, scripting and high-quality studio and field production
Expert-level understanding of Adobe Suite, with a high-level of expertise in Premiere and knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator
Familiarity with vertical video editing tools such as Capcut, Descript
Strong creative instincts combined with technical production fluency—you've been in the weeds of video production and understand how to coordinate with teams on lighting/set pieces, editing, and post-production
Experience managing freelancers or vendors, and clear creative direction that ensures timely, high-quality delivery
Excellent editorial instincts and scriptwriting ability, with a knack for shaping pacing, tone, and story arc, especially in host-driven formats
Strong communication, organizational and time-management skills, as well as, attention to detail
Collaborative team player who will enjoy working across the organization
A deep understanding of video platform ecosystems (YouTube, TikTok, Reels), including what drives performance, how users engage, and what makes shows grow
Preferred
Prior hands-on experience in technical video production is strongly preferred, as you will provide detailed creative and technical feedback to production teams in creating compelling and visually dynamic shows
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life.
Company
Vox Media
Vox Media is an operator of an online media publishing agency created to influence editorial properties and premium advertising.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$407.63MKey Investors
Penske Media CorporationNBCUniversalGeneral Atlantic
2023-02-06Corporate Round· $100M
2015-08-12Series F· $200M
2014-12-01Series E· $46.5M
Leadership Team
Jim Bankoff
Chairman & CEO
Pablo Mercado
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