Video Producer

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 Video Producer in the Production department reporting to VP of Production. This role will focus on creating a video version of Crooked’s popular daily news podcast, What a Day, for YouTube. This person will lead a small team and work collaboratively with the podcast team and show hosts to create a visually appealing version of the show that can find a new audience on video platforms. This role will require a shifted work schedule from Sunday through Thursday with 1:30pm - 10:00pm being the primary shift of work.

Crooked has adopted a hybrid work model for our entire staff. We believe that the best work is done in a hybrid capacity as it combines the flexibility of working from home with in person collaboration. We are looking for LA based candidates, or candidates willing to relocate within the first 3 months of accepting an offer. 

How You’ll Spend Your Time:

Converting the What a Day podcast into a Daily Video Series

• Supervising the video component of podcast recordings from our LA-based studio
• Working with a video editor to cut the episode in a timely manner for release the next morning 
• Working with a video optimization specialist to hone publishing aspects of each video including titling, thumbnail, and promotional clips
• Supervising the optimization of clips from the show for different social platforms

Ideating Other Video Opportunities for the Hosts or Team Behind What a Day

• Driving creative on other opportunities or spin-off original video content we could create around What a Day to help the show reach new audiences

Advising on Other Crooked News/Politics Video Content

• Providing a quality control viewing of the video version of Crooked’s Strict Scrutiny podcast that will be released every Monday morning
• Considering how What a Day can be incorporated into other Crooked properties or channels as a regular news source
• Coordinating the sharing of key new assets like broll or clips that could be utilized across multiple shows

What You’ll Bring To The Table:

• 3-5 years as an online video content creator
• Creativity with a flair for strong visual elements
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to deliver quality work on a tight schedule
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• Experience in a studio setting and/or on set 
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere 
• Familiarity with digital cameras and production equipment
• Understanding of digital media files, organization and formatting 
• Familiarity with Photoshop, After Effects, and other parts of the Adobe Suite
• A passion and deep knowledge for current events and key figures in national politics

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. 

Pay and Perks: 

At Crooked, we believe in paying employees at or above market rates that are informed by salary surveys and industry benchmarks. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer full-time employees excellent benefits including:

• Paid healthcare
• 401k match 
• Generous vacation
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• A discretionary year-end bonus
• Did we also mention our offices are closed at the end of the year? 

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 starting salary range is $75,000 - $85,000.