Social Video Producer

About the role

POLITICO Europe is looking for a Social Video Producer to expand its presence on social platforms and strengthen its video storytelling. The role sits at the crossroads of audience engagement, journalism, and video production, working closely with reporters, editors, and visual journalists.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day editorial planning and management of POLITICO Europe’s social media channels.
• Develop and execute social‑first video strategies that boost engagement and reach.
• Identify stories with strong visual potential and produce short‑form video content optimized for each platform.
• Oversee video projects from concept through publication, managing timelines, workflows and stakeholder coordination.
• Coordinate external production crews and vendors for larger interviews, events or special projects.
• Monitor platform trends and audience behavior, turning insights into editorial opportunities.
• Collaborate with newsroom, audience, design and product teams to maximize impact.
• Help establish best practices for social video production across Europe.

Required profile

• Understanding of fast‑moving newsroom dynamics and modern social platforms.
• Strong editorial judgment with the ability to spot stories that work on social media.
• Experience managing video projects and coordinating with freelancers, production partners and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent writing and editing skills aligned with POLITICO’s voice.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and thrive in a fast‑paced news environment.

Required skills

• Video editing
• Storyboarding
• Scripting
• Project management
• Familiarity with video production workflows and post‑production processes