Senior Producer, Video

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#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?

We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

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

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