Politics Producer - Temporary (Midterm Elections)

(This position begins ASAP and ends 11/6/26. The shift is Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30am-6pm (in office all 5 days)

GENERAL FUNCTION:
To produce Campaign 2026 coverage and special programming.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies Campaign 2026 coverage opportunities – debates, rallies, forums, interviews, etc. – for House, Senate, gubernatorial and presidential races, as assigned, and passes that information to the Politics Editor and Politics Desk Editor.
• Produces political coverage for all platforms. This includes creating graphics, scripts and other elements that help inform C-SPAN viewers about the races we're covering and why they're important.
• Consistently identifies and communicates to all platforms the most newsworthy and relevant aspects of assigned events in a timely and accurate manner.
• Edits event coverage in a timely manner.
• Efficiently and effectively coordinates all elements of studio and field productions for primary night, election night, conventions and other special events.
• When needed, leads Politics team, including making assignments and checking others' work for accuracy and to ensure C-SPAN production standards.
• Serves as line producer for studio productions, as assigned.
• Acts as Field Producer, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

BACKGROUND/SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Radio-TV-Film, Political Science or Journalism.
• Minimum three years related experience.
• Strong knowledge and interest in politics, current events and campaigns – particularly for Congress.
• Knowledge of a newsroom system, especially Dalet, a plus.
• Knowledge of non-linear editing a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, but also take direction.
• Ability to be creative and innovative.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including some nights and weekends.
• Ability to travel.
• Must possess an adequate credit rating to qualify for receipt of a company-issued credit card.
• Must provide a current Motor Vehicle Record from the state that issued their driver's license and hold a valid driver's license.
  
• Ability to operate vehicles in accordance with C-SPAN guidelines.