Media Production Producer

Job Description: What sets POLITICO apart is our unwavering commitment to nonpartisan, fact-driven journalism and our exceptional depth, with nearly 600 journalists – across seven newsrooms and with expertise in more than 40 policy beats – dedicated to decoding political dynamics and policy implications. We've established ourselves as essential in today's complex political landscape by providing unmatched reporting and analysis with a global lens. POLITICO live events and the audio-video team represent the physical manifestation of our mission — convening the most influential stakeholders for urgent, news-driven conversations that add depth and context to the discussions that genuinely matter.

This producer will support the programming and production of our live events and podcasts by identifying, researching, and securing top-tier guests — from policymakers and thought leaders to subject-matter experts and newsmakers. This position will directly contribute to high-profile, newsworthy events, programs, and experiences that advance POLITICO’s newsroom and editorial franchises as well as creating impactful brand moments for POLITICO and its clients.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong communication skills, excellent judgment, someone who excels in a fast-paced and collaborative environment and who has a keen sense for news and topical relevance. You’ll work closely with the editorial, live event, and audio teams to help shape compelling conversations for a diverse and influential audience.

A highly resourceful individual with a passion for news media, politics, and policy

Someone who understands importance of storytelling and how it aligns with the fast-paced world of breaking news

Identify, vet, and book high-profile and relevant guests for POLITICO’s live journalism events and podcast programming

Draft and send outreach communications, handle scheduling logistics, and manage guest communications with professionalism and discretion

help prepare briefing documents and interview materials for hosts and moderators

Work cross-functionally with editorial, events, and production teams to align guest selection with programming goals and editorial standards

Assist with live event execution, including guest check-ins, technical prep (when virtual), and coordination with production teams

A previous booking experience in a newsroom, podcast, television, or digital video environment

A deep knowledge of Washington and a strong sense of how political news lands and moves in the current media landscape

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and shift priorities

Experience working with talent and/or on-air personalities

Passion for politics, public policy, and current affairs

Existing network of contacts in government, think tanks, or advocacy organizations

We hope to see your application soon!

Since 2007, we have delivered intelligence that anticipates tomorrow's headlines, not reports on yesterday's news. As politics has increasingly become the defining force of our era, our work has never been more vital.

Cabinet secretaries and Ministers start their mornings with our analysis. Advocacy leaders rely on our insights to move policy. We deliver the straightforward facts and clear-eyed analysis they need to navigate the most complex political landscape of our lifetimes.

Our 1,100+ publishing professionals across the world's key democratic capitals—Washington, Brussels, London, Paris, Berlin, Sacramento, and New York—form the world's premier politics and policy newsroom. Innovation has always been a core tenet of our story. At launch, we bet that depth would trump scale, that talent would trump traffic, and that politics would become central to modern life. In 2011, we made another bet and launched POLITICO Pro to help decision-makers understand the business of government, transforming both how they shape government action and the business of journalism itself.

These bets have made POLITICO the most successful digital news startup of its generation and the indispensable resource for leaders who shape the future. Today, we are a rarity in media: a growing, profitable, and sustainable news organization.

POLITICO is a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE, a family-owned transatlantic media company headquartered in Berlin and New York. Axel Springer is dedicated to shaping the future of journalism in the free world, believing that a free and informed society is essential to democracy. The company’s guiding principles - first articulated as The Essentials by founder Axel Springer in the aftermath of World War II - remain a cornerstone of the company’s foundation today.