Associate, Video Production (Opinions)

Associate, Video Production (Opinions) The Washington Post Opinions department seeks a highly organized and collaborative individual to support the day‑to‑day operations of its multimedia team. This entry‑level role provides critical coordination and production support for video podcasts, interviews, and social content, helping ensure projects run smoothly from planning through delivery. Responsibilities Coordinate scheduling, booking, and logistics for video podcasts, interviews, and other productions. Support communication with guests, contributors, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth production workflows. Prepare materials for shoots and recordings, including rundowns, research packets, and asset organization. Track production timelines, deliverables, and dependencies to keep projects on schedule. Assist producers and editors in preparing content for editing, including organizing footage, transcripts, and assets. Help manage and maintain shared systems, files, and production trackers. Support publishing workflows, including uploading content and entering basic metadata. Provide on‑site or in‑studio support during recordings, including basic setup, coordination, and troubleshooting. Assist with general production needs across multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment. Develop foundational skills in video editing, storytelling, and platform formats with guidance from the team. Observe and support editing workflows to build technical and creative capabilities over time. Skills and Experience 0–1 years of experience in media, production, communications, or a related field (internships or academic experience welcome). Strong organizational and time‑management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment. High attention to detail and reliability in executing tasks. Interest in video production, digital media, and journalism. Willingness to learn editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and related software. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $65,600 – $98,400 per year (eligible for additional bonus or incentive program). 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. Twenty weeks of 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Washington Post