About the Role
Fourth Foundry, led by experienced political journalist Tara Palmeri, is seeking a Video Podcast Producer to oversee the creation and production of a daily video podcast covering U.S. politics and policy. This is an opportunity to help build and shape a new editorial product with a proven track record across legacy and new media.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end production of multiple weekly episodes on tight deadlines
- Develop episode concepts, identify timely topics and angles that resonate with the audience
- Book high-profile guests including politicians, journalists, operatives, and policy experts
- Prepare comprehensive interview materials including briefing documents, research packets, and suggested questions
- Write and edit scripts for podcast segments and occasional explainer videos
- Maintain editorial consistency aligned with Tara’s voice and perspective
- Monitor breaking news and pivot production schedule as needed
- Publish episodes to relevant platforms including YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience producing news and politics video content in digital-native formats
- Deep understanding of the digital media landscape, particularly news and politics video on YouTube
- Proven ability to book guests and develop relationships with journalists, political operatives, and experts
- Exceptional scriptwriting skills with ability to write quickly under deadline
- Strong news judgment and editorial instincts
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly self-motivated with ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Experience with remote recording platforms (Riverside, Zoom, etc.)
- Obsessive news consumption and political fluency
Preferred Qualifications
- Video editing experience (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or similar)
- Existing network of contacts in political media and journalism
- Experience producing interview-based content and/or explainer formats
- Familiarity with YouTube analytics and optimization strategies
- Experience working with independent creators or in lean production environments
Location & Schedule
This is a fully remote position, though candidates based in New York City, Washington DC, or Miami are strongly preferred. Candidates must be able to work primarily in Eastern Time Zone hours.