Video Lead & Producer

About Democracy Docket

Democracy Docket is the leading pro-democracy, independent digital media platform dedicated to voting rights and elections in courtrooms and across the country.

Founded in 2020 by Democratic voting rights attorney Marc Elias, Democracy Docket is a reliable source of news that delivers detailed analysis and expert commentary on voting rights and election litigation and policy that will shape our elections and democratic institutions for years to come. As an independent newsroom, Democracy Docket is committed to fact-based journalism that informs the public and holds power accountable.

With a comprehensive database of over 1,000 cases, Democracy Docket tracks and reports on the latest election- and voting-related litigation, providing court filings, in-depth analysis, and up-to-date developments on proceedings across the country.

We offer free daily and weekly newsletters to our over 400,000 subscribers as well as a premium membership with exclusive content. Our social media presence continues to grow with over 1 million total followers across our channels, including 600,000+ YouTube subscribers.

Through breaking news updates, long-form analysis, and op-eds from elected officials, legal experts, and voting rights advocates, Democracy Docket is committed to strengthening our democracy by helping people better understand the greatest challenges facing voters and our democratic institutions.

Job Overview 

Democracy Docket is seeking a Video Lead & Producer to lead our video department and oversee the creation of timely, news-driven video content that informs and engages our audience. This role is ideal for a talented producer with strong news instincts and someone excited about translating complex legal and political developments into engaging, accessible content for a broad audience. 

The Video Lead & Producer will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive video strategy (primarily focused on long-form, YouTube), working in close collaboration with the social team, managing a team of producers and editors, and overseeing the end-to-end production process — from ideation to publishing. The role requires strong editorial judgment, excellent production skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments, including editorial, growth, and social media, and will report to the Director of Audience Growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of Democracy Docket’s original video production, with a particular focus on YouTube.
• Pitch, produce, and develop video content ideas aligned with the organization’s mission and editorial priorities.
• Work closely with Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias to produce commentary and interview YouTube videos. 
• Collaborate with reporters, editors, and the news division to translate news and reporting into engaging video formats.
• Manage a team of producers and editors.
• Review, assign, and provide feedback on productions. 
• Edit videos as needed to support content goals.
• Use analytics to guide strategy. 
• Oversee video department logistics, including managing equipment, software, and production schedules.
• Partner with the social media team to manage shared workflows to efficiently and effectively package and product video content across social platforms.
• Work with the Subscription & Product team to meet audience growth and distribution objectives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in video production, preferably in a news, media, or political context.
• Strong editorial instincts
• Experience using video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Riverside, etc.) 
• Proven ability to lead a team and manage production workflows.
• Experience developing platform-specific content, with a particular focus on long-form YouTube videos. 
• Strong understanding of digital media trends and audience engagement strategies.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Passionate about voting rights and democracy.

Work Environment
This is a full-time role based out of our Jersey City office. We currently operate on a hybrid schedule, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays and in-office days on