Digital Producer, News & Politics

Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. We are a media network that showcases stories, voices, and opportunities for activism that inform, entertain, and inspire action, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world.

Job Summary: 

Crooked is hiring for a Digital Producer in the Video department reporting to Senior Director of Digital Growth. This role will focus on leading rapid response production of video content for a variety of platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

This role will be primarily based on-site in our Los Angeles studios, and will work Monday-Friday in the office.  We are ideally looking for Los Angeles based candidates, or candidates willing to relocate before the start date. In addition, Crooked requires all employees to provide proof of full vaccination and booster to combat the spread of Covid-19. 

How You’ll Spend Your Time:

Produce and Edit Shortform Rapid Response Content for Digital Platforms

• Work with Crooked talent to conceive and strategize shortform videos reacting to or explaining breaking news events
• Capture or assist talent in self-capturing content
• Gather images, b-roll, and other assets to be utilized in the edit
• Directly edit pieces for quick turnaround release

Create clips from Crooked’s popular podcasts

• Work with show teams and talent to select moments from podcast episodes for release across platforms
• Attend weekly recordings of Pod Save America, Pod Save the World, Offline and Lovett or Leave It
• Edit selected clips and add graphics, b-roll, and subtitles when needed
• Address any notes managers or talent may have on various drafts
• Convert clips into various formats for different platforms
• Package final piece(s) for uploading in quick turnaround time

Work with the Video Optimization Specialist and social media team to upload and publish video content

• Utilize templates to create thumbnails for YouTube releases
• Directly upload video content to platforms for publishing

This job description provides a summary of how you’ll spend your time but is nowhere near exhaustive, so other duties may be assigned over time. 

What You’ll Bring To The Table:

• 4+ years of experience as an online video content creator and working with on-air talent
• Comfortability shooting content “on the fly” for quick turnaround
• Experience working in the News and Politics field with knowledge of relevant players, organizations, and media personalities in the space
• A clear idea of the Crooked brand and tone of voice and excitement related to our mission
• Video editing experience using Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop
• Experience with digital video platforms such as Tiktok, Instagram and Youtube
• A knack for creative solutions when things don’t go as planned
• Ability to work under short deadlines
• Knowledge of safety standards for using camera/lighting equipment
• Familiarity with Sony FX6 (or similar) cameras and an understanding of basic photographic principles - aperture, ISO, color temperature, frame rate, etc. - is a plus
• Flexibility to work on some evening or weekend productions (planned in advance)

When we open up a position, we conduct a market analysis to ensure we have the most up-to-date data. Once we’re ready to extend an offer, we look at the individual’s years of relevant experience and other compensable factors to determine a competitive offer. And for this role, the salary is $90,000 and is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America East Collective Bargaining Agreement.