What are the responsibilities and job description for the Video Producer position at Democratic National Committee?
About Democratic National Committee
We’re hiring! Are you fired up to elect Democrats up and down the ticket?
Position Summary
The Democratic National Committee is seeking a Video Producer—a nimble, creative storyteller who can produce compelling video content across multiple formats and platforms. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating vertical content for TikTok/Reels/YouTube Shorts, but interested in learning about how to support studio shoots and film in the field. The Video Producer will play a key role in telling the story of the Democratic Party and its values in fresh, impactful ways.
Responsibilities
Vertical & Social Video Creation
Salary: The starting salary for the Video Producer position is $65,000.00, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
This is a full-time, exempt position that may require work on weekends, and has an end date of November 15, 2026. This position is in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local-500.
Due to federal campaign finance rules, only U.S. citizens or U.S. green card holders are eligible for this role. See 52 U.S.C. 30121; 11 C.F.R. 110.20(i).
The Democratic National Committee (DNC), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
Benefits
We’re hiring! Are you fired up to elect Democrats up and down the ticket?
Position Summary
The Democratic National Committee is seeking a Video Producer—a nimble, creative storyteller who can produce compelling video content across multiple formats and platforms. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating vertical content for TikTok/Reels/YouTube Shorts, but interested in learning about how to support studio shoots and film in the field. The Video Producer will play a key role in telling the story of the Democratic Party and its values in fresh, impactful ways.
Responsibilities
Vertical & Social Video Creation
- Create multiple high-performing vertical videos weekly for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts.
- Script and produce direct-to-camera (DTC) and explainer content.
- Source and edit footage from live streams, news coverage, and internal events to create social-first content.
- Stay on top of emerging trends, memes, and storytelling formats to keep DNC content culturally relevant.
- Edit short- and longform video content in Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
- Collaborate with producers and comms leads to ensure videos meet messaging and platform goals.
- Proven experience in studio production, including control room operation, is nice to have.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Premiere and After Effects, or a comparable video editing program.
- Strong understanding of social media platforms and video trends, particularly TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts.
- Proven ability to independently manage projects from concept to delivery.
- Experience covering events and working in fast-paced, ever-changing environments.
- Strong organizational, storytelling, and communication skills.
Salary: The starting salary for the Video Producer position is $65,000.00, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
This is a full-time, exempt position that may require work on weekends, and has an end date of November 15, 2026. This position is in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local-500.
Due to federal campaign finance rules, only U.S. citizens or U.S. green card holders are eligible for this role. See 52 U.S.C. 30121; 11 C.F.R. 110.20(i).
The Democratic National Committee (DNC), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
Benefits
- The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:
- Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave
- Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee
- Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase
- Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan
- Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents
Salary : $65,000