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Vox is seeking a supervising producer, with experience covering the political process, to lead the development & launch of a new politically-focused video podcast. This role will oversee show development & lead production teams, collaborating with the host talent & Vox editorial leaders to shepherd content from pitch to launch. You will act as both a creative developer & as a showrunner, ensuring editorial excellence, as you shape the weekly shows unique visual & conceptual identity.
The ideal candidate has experience building standout digital video shows, is an ardent consumer of online creator content, understands how to build brands around talent, & knows how to develop programming strategies tailored for YouTube, podcasts, & other digital-first platforms. Prior hands-on experience in technical video production is strongly preferred, as you will provide detailed creative & technical feedback to production teams in creating compelling & visually dynamic shows.
This role will be based in New York City, & will be a hybrid role that will require in-office work.
To apply, please submit a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills & experience meet or exceed the key candidate requirements. Include links to 3-5 videos that demonstrate your ability to produce original digital video shows & podcasts.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Partner with host & editorial stakeholders to develop, pilot & launch a new video podcast, serving as both a creative consultant & a production leader.
- Produce longform video episodes weekly for platforms like YouTube, ensuring strong editorial, dynamic visuals, & high production value across remote, in-studio, & hybrid formats.
- In collaboration with the host & Vox editorial leaders, conceptualize episode segments, research bookings, & report out topical conversation themes to ensure editorial integrity & fact-based analysis.
- Identify platform-native shortform video content optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, & YouTube Shortstranslating strong podcast moments into compelling visual stories.
- In collaboration with the Art Director, design & implement scalable visual elements (motion graphics, captions, lower-thirds, thumbnails, etc.) that align with the shows tone & target platform.
- Manage multiple projects at various stages of production in a fast-paced setting; this role will require strong organizational & time-management skills to deliver high-quality results efficiently & on deadline.
- Manage & mentor freelance editors & designers, assigning work, giving creative feedback, & ensuring brand consistency & quality across deliverables.
- Write & edit scripts in collaboration with the host & show team.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with editorial, social, & audience teams to ensure shows reach their target audience.
- Stay current on visual & social trends across the podcast & digital media landscape, offering insights & ideas that help shows reach their target audiences & stand out from their competitive set.
- Adhere to all journalistic & legal standards at all times.
- Complete additional duties as assigned.
WHO YOU ARE
Were looking for a creative, enthusiastic supervising producer with a passion for Voxs explanatory mission. Youll have:
- 7+ years of experience in digital video production, with a track record of success creating editorial or creator-driven content for social & streaming platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to produce both longform & shortform video content, especially for talk-based or interview-driven formats.
- A passion for Voxs mission of helping audiences understand what really matters.
- Experience covering politics, policy & the political process.
- An established record of deep research, reporting, scripting & high-quality studio & field production.
- Expert-level understanding of Adobe Suite, with a high-level of expertise in Premiere & knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop & Illustrator.
- Familiarity with vertical video editing tools such as Capcut, Descript.
- Strong creative instincts combined with technical production fluencyyouve been in the weeds of video production & understand how to coordinate with teams on lighting/set pieces, editing, & post-production.
- Experience managing freelancers or vendors, & clear creative direction that ensures timely, high-quality delivery.
- Excellent editorial instincts & scriptwriting ability, with a knack for shaping pacing, tone, & story arc, especially in host-driven formats.
- Strong communication, organizational & 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, & what makes shows grow.
If you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch! Weve hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, & sommeliers who became writers.
WHERE YOULL WORK
This role will be based in New York City, & will be a hybrid role that will require some in-office work.
WHY VOX MEDIA?
WHAT WE OFFER
This is a permanent, full-time position. This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefits here.
OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT
Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves & create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products & services come from people with all manner of backgrounds & experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work & sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights & best practices. We keep our diversity data public for the sake of accountability, transparency & communication. Learn more about our values here, & our approach to corporate citizenship here.
Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer & qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our People & Culture team (recruitment@voxmedia.com).
WHAT COMES NEXT
Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message. Read more about how our recruiting team operates, & how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud, here.
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