Job Description:
About the jobVideo Journalist: Politics – The US Sun (Washington, D.C.)
In office role
Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000
What’s the Role?
This is a role for someone who lives and breathes politics and wants to tell those stories through compelling, fast-paced video content. As part of our growing US video team, you'll produce sharp, short-form vertical videos, and longform series that bring our political reporting to life across our site and social platforms. You know how to make complex political stories feel urgent, accessible and unmissable.
Your portfolio should demonstrate a strong command of modern mobile and digital video storytelling, a sharp political news sense, and the ability to move quickly in a breaking news environment. You thrive under pressure, juggle multiple projects with ease, know how to get the most out of a story on camera.
This is an in-office position based in Washington, D.C., with the expectation of regular attendance four days per week, with some flexibility to work remotely.
Day to day you will:
Script, produce, edit and publish short-form vertical video content focused on US politics and Washington affairs
Monitor the political news cycle and identify stories with strong video potential across breaking news and enterprise reporting
Work closely with the US Sun’s editors to develop visually compelling video formats
Interview politicians, analysts and experts both in the field and in studio settings
Collaborate with the wider video and editorial team to bring the best of our political journalism to new and existing audiences
Uphold the US Sun's commitment to fast, accurate and engaging journalism
What we’re looking for from you:
Solid understanding of US politics and the Washington media landscape
Proven video editing skills, including proficiency in Adobe Premiere
Experience creating original video content incorporating footage, stills, graphics and audio
Strong news judgment and the ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-moving environment
Experience covering politics, government or breaking news in a video or broadcast role
Design and motion graphics skills (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) are a bonus
Comfortable producing and directing shoots, including on-camera interviews
Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional newsroom environment
Flexible availability to respond to a dynamic and unpredictable news cycle
Ability to make fast editorial decisions under deadline pressure
Have an enviable contacts book
What’s in It for You?
Salary: Competitive Salary based on experience with excellent benefits, including healthcare, dental, and 401K.
Career Growth: Take on a leading role in a dynamic newsroom with exciting career opportunities.
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