Remote
Senior Producer
About this role
1 big thing: Axios is a media company dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news and information in an audience-first format. We are seeking a creative, highly organized Producer/Senior Producer to help grow Axios’ original video portfolio. This hands-on, end-to-end producer will take ideas from concept through production, post-production, publishing, and audience growth. The role will support original Axios video programming, including The Axios Show, and other editorial video formats across YouTube, social, and digital platforms.
Why it matters: Axios is investing in high-quality, audience-focused video storytelling. The Producer/Senior Producer will partner with editorial, video, social, audience, revenue, and external production partners to turn strong ideas into compelling, visually engaging video. This person will be equally comfortable developing a treatment, directing a shoot, editing a finished piece, managing production timelines, and working with on-camera talent.
Go deeper: In this role, you’ll: Produce video from ideation through scripting, shooting, post-production, publishing, and promotion. Shape ideas into pitches, treatments, scripts, shot lists, run-of-show documents, and other production materials. Partner with editorial and video leaders to develop creative concepts and deliver engaging, accurate video aligned with Axios’ voice and standards. Lead or support field, studio, and remote-based productions.
Work effectively with journalists, executives, guests, and other on-camera talent. Coordinate work across internal teams, freelancers, contractors, vendors, and production partners. Create video optimized for YouTube and other digital platforms, including packaging, audience retention, and distribution. Use platform trends and performance insights to inform creative decisions and help grow Axios’ video audience. Manage multiple projects, deadlines, production schedules, and review processes in a fast-moving environment.
The details: You have: 5–7+ years of relevant video production, journalism, digital media, broadcast, documentary, branded-content, or comparable editorial experience; additional experience may be considered at the Senior Producer level. Demonstrated experience producing, shooting, and editing professional video content, supported by a strong portfolio or reel. Strong editorial judgment, visual storytelling skills, and the ability to turn ideas into compelling finished video.