SupportFinity™ is hiring: Associate Video Producer in Arlington

POLITICO is seeking an associate video producer-editor to join our growing audio and video team.

The ideal candidate is a strong video editor and producer, capable of producing quick clips and longer, polished, multi‑cam shoots. Sharp news judgement and a deep understanding of or interest in U.S. politics are critical. Experience creating compelling content for social media and familiarity with editing podcast video are both strong pluses.

Who You Are

A sharp, news‑driven visual storyteller who thrives on speed, clarity and editorial precision

Proficient in the rhythms, personalities and power dynamics of Washington politics

Calm under pressure and decisive in breaking news moments

Comfortable juggling multiple projects while maintaining high visual and editorial standards

Curious, observant and quick to spot the visual or narrative angle others might miss

Audience‑minded, with an instinct for building loyalty through smart video

Collaborative by nature and proactive about communicating across teams

What You'll Do

Produce, write and edit daily news and enterprise videos, including short explainers, multi‑cam interviews, vertical video for social, and filmed podcasts.

Work with POLITICO reporters and editors covering politics and policy to support video storytelling

Identify moments within articles that can be enhanced with video elements such as soundbites, speeches and breaking news clips

Pitch video ideas tied to events, reporter coverage and emerging trends

Adapt print stories into clear, visually engaging videos under editorial guidance

Help develop creative approaches to using video to explain complex policy issues

Collaborate with video teammates on script edits, fact checking and video revisions

Coordinate with the video team to meet daily deadlines and production needs

What You'll Need

1–3 years of experience in digital video production and editing

Expertise in Adobe Premiere. After Effects and Photoshop competence is a strong plus

Ability to edit quickly and cleanly for a variety of platforms

Comfort with shooting in studio, in the field and remotely when required

Ideas and knowledge to pitch innovative stories

Appetite for D.C. politics and insider knowledge

Confidence to work with high‑profile newsmakers including inside the newsroom

Strong communication and organizational skills

Social media chops and a good understanding of use of visuals, particularly video

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