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Digital News Producer (Social & Video)

Clock Tower X, Medina, OH, USA

Job type: Full Time


Rapid Response Producer (Real-Time Social & News Content)
Location: Medina, OH (In-Office 5x/week)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us
We are the creative engine behind some of today’s most impactful political, cultural, and mission-driven campaigns. Rooted in Judeo-Christian values and a belief in the importance of American leadership and freedom, our work is mission-first and impact-driven. From digital storytelling to narrative-driven campaigns, we produce content designed to inform, persuade, and mobilize audiences across the country.

Our team operates in a fast-moving environment where strong ideas, disciplined execution, and creative clarity matter. We believe cultural conversations increasingly unfold in real time, and organizations must be able to recognize and respond to key moments as they happen.

Our team works from a newly renovated office space designed to support collaboration, creativity, and focused execution, providing a professional environment where ideas move quickly from concept to production.

About the Role
We are seeking a Rapid Response Producer who can identify emerging news moments, cultural conversations, and viral social trends, and quickly translate those opportunities into clear and compelling digital content.

This role requires the ability to invent original video concepts from breaking news and emerging political conversations, transforming real-time narratives into compelling digital content.

This role sits at the intersection of news awareness, social media instincts, and fast content production. The ideal candidate has strong editorial judgment, understands how narratives form online, and can quickly create social-ready video, graphics, and written content while stories are still unfolding.

This role works closely with the Creative Director and leadership to identify high-velocity news and social moments, then produce and distribute content designed to inform, shape narrative, and reach audiences while conversations are actively developing.

Responsibilities
News Monitoring & Trend Recognition

Monitor daily news, cultural developments, and social media conversations to identify emerging narrative opportunities

Track trending topics, breaking stories, and influential commentary across platforms including X, YouTube, TikTok, and major news outlets

Recognize viral moments early and surface opportunities for rapid response content

Maintain awareness of political, cultural, and policy developments that intersect with the organization’s mission

Identify emerging political narratives, viral moments, and cultural flashpoints that can be turned into compelling video content

Generate original video concepts based on breaking news, media coverage, political speeches, and online conversations

Rapidly translate political developments into clear, shareable content ideas designed to influence online conversation

Develop creative angles that highlight contradictions, hypocrisy, or overlooked aspects of political stories

Pitch daily content ideas and collaborate with leadership to prioritize high-impact narratives

Rapid Response Content Creation

Monitor political news, podcasts, interviews, and social media platforms to identify moments that can be turned into impactful video content

Quickly produce short-form videos responding to breaking political stories, media narratives, or viral moments

Create fast-turnaround video content designed to participate in and shape real-time online conversations

Develop reaction videos, commentary edits, and narrative-driven clips designed to drive engagement and sharing

Rapid Content Production

Quickly produce social-ready content in response to breaking news and trending conversations

Create short-form video edits, social clips, graphics, quote cards, and commentary content

Turn around content rapidly while maintaining clarity, accuracy, and strong creative standards

Adapt content formats for multiple platforms including X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts

Create, manage, and maintain social media accounts when needed to enable rapid distribution and activation around emerging news and cultural moments

Upload, schedule, and publish content directly through organizational social accounts to ensure expedited distribution during breaking news cycles

Understand how video performs across platforms such as X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts

Design videos with strong hooks, captions, and pacing optimized for social media consumption

Identify formats and editing techniques that increase shareability and audience engagement

Track which types of content generate the strongest response and iterate creative approaches accordingly

Political Narrative Awareness

Maintain strong awareness of political media coverage, cultural debates, and influencer conversations

Identify opportunities to create content that reframes or challenges prevailing narratives

Translate complex political developments into clear, visually compelling stories that resonate with audiences

Narrative Framing & Editorial Judgment

Identify key story angles, moments, and commentary that resonate with audiences

Translate complex news developments into concise, accessible content

Ensure rapid response content aligns with the organization’s messaging priorities and narrative objectives

Work with leadership to refine tone, framing, and positioning for timely topics

Content Repurposing & Optimization

Repackage interviews, archival footage, and existing media into timely social content

Extract relevant clips or moments from long-form video, press conferences, or broadcast segments

Adapt content into formats optimized for engagement and distribution

Stay informed on emerging social formats and evolving content trends

Creative Ownership

Take ownership of the creative process from idea generation through final video delivery

Proactively propose new content formats and storytelling approaches that strengthen campaign impact

Continuously experiment with new editing styles, formats, and narrative techniques to improve performance

Work closely with the Creative Director and leadership to align rapid response content with strategic priorities

Contribute ideas for how the organization can participate in emerging cultural and political conversations

Manage multiple content opportunities simultaneously in a fast-moving environment

Maintain organized project files and efficient production workflows

Receive direction and apply feedback constructively while maintaining strong editorial judgment

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in social media production, digital media, journalism, or video content creation

Strong instincts for identifying news moments, cultural trends, and viral social conversations

Ability to produce content quickly while maintaining high editorial and creative standards

Proficiency in video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar platforms

Familiarity with design tools such as Photoshop, Canva, or similar graphic platforms

Strong understanding of how content performs across major social platforms

Experience managing or publishing through social media accounts and content distribution platforms

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities

Familiarity with news monitoring tools, social listening platforms, or media research services is a plus

Portfolio required demonstrating social video, rapid response content, or digital storytelling work

Who Thrives in This Role

Naturally follows news and social media trends throughout the day

Has strong instincts for what will resonate or spread online

Works quickly and confidently when responding to breaking developments

Comfortable producing and publishing content on tight timelines

Able to balance speed with accuracy and thoughtful messaging

Enjoys operating in a fast-moving environment where content and ideas develop in real time

Why Join Us
This role provides the opportunity to help shape how important stories are understood and discussed in real time. Your work will help ensure timely, thoughtful responses to the cultural and political conversations shaping the country.

You will be part of a team that believes creative work should serve a larger mission — advancing faith, freedom, and the future of our country. If you want your skills to contribute to meaningful work with real impact, this is a place where your work will matter.

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