What are the responsibilities and job description for the Video News Production Fellow position at Democracy Now!?
About Democracy Now!
Democracy Now! is a non-profit news organization based in NYC. We produce a daily TV, radio and internet news hour that is carried by more than 1,500 stations worldwide and reaches millions of people through our website and apps, social platforms, podcasts and newsletters. Everyone who works at Democracy Now! is committed to creating and distributing high-quality independent news – it’s a great place to work.
Democracy Now! fellowships are full-time, one-year work placements with benefits including health, retirement and paid time off. The fellowships provide support and mentorship to early-career journalists and digital media professionals, including BIPOC, people with disabilities and gender nonconforming people.
Democracy Now! is committed to building greater diversity in newsrooms and training the next generation of journalists. Fellows will develop skills and gain experience in a daily live TV news environment, and have the opportunity to bring their unique voices, perspectives and experiences into the newsroom. Democracy Now! staff provide one-on-one mentorship and supervision to help fellows maximize their exposure to newsroom, production and online publishing practices.
A successful Video News Production Fellow must have camera and video editing skills, work well under deadline pressure and have some news or editorial experience. They should be an avid consumer of daily global news, demonstrating a passion for Democracy Now!'s independent news mission and be a strong team player with a great attitude and a professional demeanor. Key duties include shooting news events, editing video news packages and working on the live broadcast.
The workday begins as early as 6:00 am ET, to coincide with the live daily TV & radio newscast at 8:00am ET.
Session Dates
1 year, beginning March 9, 2026
Responsibilities include:
- Preparing video packages and visual elements for newscast and website.
- Working with the production team during the live morning show.
- Supporting producers, the Spanish department and digital team in editing content for digital platforms.
- Shooting and editing field packages, including speeches, protests, press conferences and other news events.
- Operating teleprompter and studio cameras.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of video shooting and editing experience.
- At least 3 years of Adobe Premiere and Adobe Suite experience.
- Avid consumer of national and global news.
- Commitment to Democracy Now!'s independent media mission.
- Creative, flexible and comfortable with the pressures of a live news environment.
- Tech-savvy, familiar with most social media platforms and interested in learning new technologies and systems.
- Being Bilingual (Spanish / English) is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary is $67,492
- Benefits include health, dental, 401(k), paid time off and more!
Other Information
· Applicants must have a valid U.S. work authorization.
· This is an NYC-based position with onsite work requirements.
Democracy Now! encourages people from communities traditionally underrepresented in newsrooms to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people and people with disabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable law.
To Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received, so applying early is strongly encouraged. All applications must be received by January 16, 2026, and must include:
- A complete chronological resume, including dates of employment.
- 2-3 video and/or editing work samples, at least one of which is a news story you've worked on, and an explanation of your role in each sample.
- A cover letter that addresses the following points:
- Why you are interested in this position?
- Which parts of your personal and professional experience make you a good fit for this role?
- How do you connect with the mission and work of Democracy Now!?
We encourage applicants to showcase their original thinking and writing in the cover letter.
Due to the volume of applications received, you will only be contacted if you are selected for an interview. No mail submissions or phone calls please.
Salary : $67,492