Senior Producer, Opinions

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We're on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you'll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.

About Our Team

The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.

Why This Role Matters

The Washington Post Opinions section is seeking a senior video producer to be an editorial leader for a new slate of journalism-driven podcasts and YouTube franchises. This producer will help build and grow multiple weekly shows - shaping their run of show, developing each host's on-air personality, and architecting the editorial and creative identity behind them.

This position focuses on franchise building across one to three recurring podcasts in the political and cultural space. The producer will think deeply about tone, pacing, format, community building and the broader "universe" around each show - building engaged fandoms and helping talent craft durable, differentiated voices.

The ideal candidate will understand the creator economy, the social-audio/podcast landscape, and how audiences form attachment to personalities. They should be able to marry sharp editorial instincts with digital-native thinking, and be fluent in how news, politics, and culture travel across platforms and shape the zeitgeist. They will be format-fluid: able to produce a weekly podcast, build short companion clips, craft episodic arcs, and create a consistent ecosystem around each show.

This is an opportunity to work with talented journalists to build franchises from the ground up, reaching highly engaged audiences across America.

What Motivates You

• You have an experimental spirit and want to find new ways of connecting audiences to opinion journalism.
• You love building shows, not just episodes-crafting tone, format, and personality.
• You are excited to work at the nexus of journalism, culture, and digital media.
• You thrive in small, high-output teams.
• You are comfortable in fast-moving environments and on deadline.
• You enjoy coaching and collaborating with hosts and contributors.
• You get satisfaction from cultivating community and growing a loyal listener/viewer base.

How You'll Support The Mission

• Build run-of-show documents for weekly podcasts and companion YouTube videos in collaboration with on-air hosts.
• Shape the creative direction, episode flow, and voice of each show, ensuring consistency across franchises.
• Source and organize show elements (B-roll, SOTs, graphics) to elevate storytelling.
• Book guests, manage outreach, and conduct pre-interviews that enrich weekly conversations.
• Oversee tapings and guide editorial flow, pacing, and on-air performance.
• Maintain direct communication with talent throughout production.
• Shape titles, thumbnails, descriptions and packaging for each weekly release.
• Bake clipping and promotional opportunities into the show structure for maximum post-episode value.
• Partner with social producers to create short-form companion content across Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube Shorts.
• Collaborate with Audience, Growth, Client Solutions and other teams to build community, deepen engagement and grow fandom around each franchise.
• Monitor audience reaction, listenership trends and community feedback to refine editorial direction and format over time.
• Ensure YouTube and podcast backend hygiene, manage RSS workflows, and uphold high production standards.

The Skills and Experience You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in digital or media content, including 3+ years in podcasts or creator-driven shows.
• Previous experience working closely with on-screen or on-mic talent; ability to help shape voice, tone, and persona.
• Familiarity with the news-podcast and commentary landscape across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, and Spotify/Apple Podcasts.
• Strong editorial instincts and comfort navigating both political and cultural topics.
• Proficiency with Google Docs, Sheets, and newsroom CMS tools.
• Experience using Slack or other team communication platforms.
• Hands-on editing skills - familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop, or ability to collaborate deeply with editors.
• Strong writing skills for titles, descriptions, episode synopses, and on-screen text.
• Knowledge of YouTube Studio and social platform analytics tools; experience with RSS backends such as Megaphone or Spotify for Creators.
• Experience booking guests, conducting pre-interviews, and preparing hosts editorially.
• Comfort with both creative development and operational execution.

This position is based in our Washington, D.C., headquarters. Interested applicants should submit:

• A r esum e
• A cover letter that includes links to shows or videos they have worked on and a description of what specifically they contributed to the final product.
• An original social video on any contemporary news topic, with a hook, a story and a call to action.
• A second video explaining how they view today's news social landscape. They should address which YouTube shows and independent creators are approaching the landscape effectively, which ones aren't, and what news media companies can learn from them.

Collaboration makes us stronger. That's why our offices are designed with open layouts, modern technology, and easy access to transportation. With certain exceptions for newsgathering and business travel, we work on-site five days a week.

Compensation and Benefits

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
• Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and two personal days
• 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
• Robust mental health resources
• Backup care and caregiver concierge services
• Gender affirming services
• Pet insurance
• Free Post digital subscription
• Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The salary range for this position is:
$109,200 - $182,000 Annual

The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.

Your story awaits. Apply today!

Learn more about The Post at careers.washingtonpost.com.

Client-provided location(s): Washington, DC

Job ID: washington-JR-90275628

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-12T20:54:40