Media Production Manager

Job description

About New America: New America is a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy institute that invests in new thinkers and new ideas to address the next generation of challenges facing the United States. New America is dedicated to renewing, reimagining, and realizing the promise of America by continuing the quest to realize our nation’s highest ideals, honestly confronting the challenges caused by rapid technological and social change, and seizing the opportunities those changes create.

About the role: New America is seeking a full-time Media Production Manager to support the creation of audio-visual assets and provide technical assistance for in-studio, hybrid and virtual events in the New America Studio. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience working in multimedia production and AV for live events. The Media Production Manager will report to the Technical Director, and will work closely with the AV Technician, Director of Communications, and events staff on live in-person and virtual events.

This position is expected to start in early 2026. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Responsibilities:

Multimedia Production & Editing:

• Record, edit, mix, and publish audio and video content, both in-studio and remotely,  including podcasts, social videos, sizzle reels, event videos, animations and topical / program videos
• Maintain proficiency in studio production equipment; video cameras, lighting, microphones, audio mixers, video switchers and computer software and hardware
• Produce limited and ongoing audio and video podcast series on subjects relevant to New America’s mission, managing multiple podcast shows’ production timelines simultaneously
• Oversee the development of podcast concepts for New America’s programs and Central Communications department; review pitches and educate staff on podcasting best-practices; leverage internal and external experts to amplify our podcast content; write scripts for narration, intros, and outros
• Generate and implement ideas for marketing New America podcasts; collaborate with Central Communications staff, program stakeholders and channel partners to distribute and promote content
• Collaborate with Central Communications’ studio staff to ensure the podcast and control rooms are properly equipped and maintained; make suggestions for equipment upgrades and devise strategies for workflow and efficiency improvements
• Identify and coordinate opportunities for New America staff to appear as guests on external podcasts
• Stay up-to-date on editorial and technical developments in the A/V industry, seeking professional development opportunities
• Maintain visuals, graphics and video and sound libraries Manage freelance editors and producers
• Assist in publishing completed productions to New America’s CMS and digital channels
• Help keep studio organized and clean; assist with managing studio inventory lists and subscriptions

Live Event Support:

• Support production of live in-person events: mic placement, guest wrangling, remote speaker management, livestream monitoring, managing communication channels between the Central Comms studio and events teams, and program staff, camera operator for livestreams and b-roll, coordinating stage changes, building show elements (e.g. title slates, lower-thirds), monitoring slides and run-of-show documents
• Participate in pre-event technical meetings and set up days; assist studio staff in maintaining a log of production notes for each upcoming event
• Maintain proficiency in technical aspects of event production (e.g. video switching, streaming/recording, audio board operation, etc.)

Qualifications:

Candidates for this position should have the following:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in work experience
• At least 5 years of combined experience in a studio or live event setting, with an emphasis on video production, video editing, podcast production, live event production and studio management
• Ability to manage all aspects of audio-visual production, from concept through publication
• Ability to research material for new podcast episodes, produce storyboards interview guests, edit, mix, market, publish and distribute
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills. Calm demeanor under pressure.
• Advanced knowledge of audio-visual equipment, including cameras, lighting, microphones, video switchers and audio mixing consoles
• Advanced knowledge of A/V production software, including Adobe Audition, Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, Riverside and vMix
• Highly creative, detail-oriented, organized and resourceful. Ability to think quickly and collaboratively to resolve technical issues during live events.
• Willingness to learn new systems and technologies
• Punctual and dependable
• Ability to distill complex policy subjects and make them accessible for a general audience
• Ability to take ownership of delegated projects and work independently, with limited supervision and instruction at times
• A passion for public policy. Mission-focused attitude and ability to work collaboratively and consultatively within a team environment

Location: This is an on-site Washington, DC-based position. You will be in the office depending on that week’s events schedule, with flexibility to work from home on days when New America is not hosting events or convenings, or when not in conflict with event setup, pre-production, or post-production activities. Role responsibilities may occasionally require early morning or evening hours.

Compensation and Benefits: This position is a full-time/part-time role with benefits/no benefits. The annual salary will be between $75,000.00 – $90,000.00, depending on experience.

New America offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes health care, dental, and vision coverage; a generous retirement plan; paid time off; observes all federal holidays; and an office-wide closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

How to apply: Submit a resume and work samples. Cover letters are not required, but strongly preferred. Work samples should be media files no longer than three minutes each, showcasing video or audio projects you have edited or live events you have produced. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are recommended. Please, no phone calls or emails.

No phone calls or emails will be answered

Physical Requirement:

• This position is hybrid, working from home and in an office environment, and sits at a desk for extended periods of time and requires dexterity to operate general office equipment;
• The person in this position will frequently communicate with peers, management, company partners/vendors, and the general public and must be able to exchange accurate and timely information verbally and in writing and
• This position may require walking, bending, kneeling, and standing and will require sitting for extended periods of time.

Work Environment:

• The work environment is in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets

Originality and Transparency: At New America, we value authentic voices and intellectual property rights. All application materials, including, cover letters, writing samples, and any other submissions, must be solely your own original work. The use of AI text generation tools like ChatGPT, language models, or other artificial intelligence writing assistants is strictly prohibited for any part of your job application. Submissions found to contain AI-generated content will be immediately disqualified from consideration. Applicants have a responsibility to be fully transparent about authorship and any tools or resources utilized. We celebrate human ingenuity and want to hear your genuine thoughts and experiences

New America is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of the organization thereby creating a culture that allows us to better serve our clientele, our employees, and our communities. We value and encourage the contributions of our employees and strive to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential and drive outstanding results. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination. This is a bargaining unit position.