What are the responsibilities and job description for the Politics Producer - Temporary (Midterm Elections) position at C-SPAN?
(This position begins ASAP and ends 11/6/26. The shift is Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30am-6pm (in office all 5 days)
General Function
To produce Campaign 2026 coverage and special programming.
Responsibilities
General Function
To produce Campaign 2026 coverage and special programming.
Responsibilities
- Identifies Campaign 2026 coverage opportunities – debates, rallies, forums, interviews, etc. – for House, Senate, gubernatorial and presidential races, as assigned, and passes that information to the Politics Editor and Politics Desk Editor.
- Produces political coverage for all platforms. This includes creating graphics, scripts and other elements that help inform C-SPAN viewers about the races we're covering and why they're important.
- Consistently identifies and communicates to all platforms the most newsworthy and relevant aspects of assigned events in a timely and accurate manner.
- Edits event coverage in a timely manner.
- Efficiently and effectively coordinates all elements of studio and field productions for primary night, election night, conventions and other special events.
- When needed, leads Politics team, including making assignments and checking others' work for accuracy and to ensure C-SPAN production standards.
- Serves as line producer for studio productions, as assigned.
- Acts as Field Producer, as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Radio-TV-Film, Political Science or Journalism.
- Minimum three years related experience.
- Strong knowledge and interest in politics, current events and campaigns – particularly for Congress.
- Knowledge of a newsroom system, especially Dalet, a plus.
- Knowledge of non-linear editing a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, but also take direction.
- Ability to be creative and innovative.
- Ability to work a varied schedule, including some nights and weekends.
- Ability to travel.
- Must possess an adequate credit rating to qualify for receipt of a company-issued credit card.
- Must provide a current Motor Vehicle Record from the state that issued their driver's license and hold a valid driver's license.
- Ability to operate vehicles in accordance with C-SPAN guidelines.