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POLITICO · 13 hours ago

Deputy Head of Audio/Video

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

POLITICO is a leading global news organization focused on delivering in-depth analysis of political events. They are seeking a Deputy Head of Audio & Video to oversee the production and growth of their audio and video content, ensuring high journalistic standards and audience engagement across platforms.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Refine and execute the company’s audio and video strategy in partnership with editorial leadership

Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing team; set clear goals, roles, and timelines

Provide editorial guidance and foster a collaborative, creative culture with high standards

Set and run audience-growth strategies: distribution best practices, platform optimization, social media, and external partnerships

Oversee end-to-end production of key shows; keep complex, multi-part workflows moving

Develop platform-specific formats and efficient production systems across audio and video

Partner across the newsroom to identify and pilot new podcast concepts; define a visual identity for podcast video

Track and analyze performance metrics and translate them into actionable growth plans

Stay ahead of industry trends; evaluate and integrate new tools and techniques where they add value

Collaborate with Communications, Marketing, and Social to evolve portfolio-wide growth strategies

Work with the Live Events team to extend POLITICO’s live journalism through audio/video

Qualification

Audio productionVideo productionLeadership experienceJournalism knowledgeAudience growth strategiesCommunicatorFluency in trendsCreative problem-solver

Required

7+ years in audio production, including 2+ years in a leadership role (or equivalent combination of experience)

Experience launching and running successful audio or video shows

Experience in journalism and deep knowledge of its norms and standards

Strong grasp of the audio landscape and, ideally, working knowledge of digital video

Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and inspire multidisciplinary teams

Expert organizer who can manage multiple projects, balance competing priorities, and hit deadlines

Excellent communicator who collaborates effectively across stakeholders

Relationships with distribution platforms and experience working with external partners to reach new audiences

Sharp editorial judgment with a record of developing standout shows and compelling visual/audio storytelling

Creative problem-solver who can navigate complex technical or production challenges under tight deadlines

Fluency in podcasting, social, and video trends and how they translate to audience growth

Company

POLITICO

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Politico is an online, mobile, and print destination for coverage and analysis of Congress, The Whitehouse, and politics in the U.S.

Founded in 2010

Arlington, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.politico.com

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