Digital News Producer (Social & Video)

Rapid Response Producer (Real-Time Social & News Content)Location: Medina, OH (In-Office 5x/week)Employment Type: Full-TimeAbout UsWe are the creative engine behind some of today's most impactful political, cultural, and mission-driven campaigns. Rooted in Judeo-Christian values and a belief in the importance of American leadership and freedom, our work is mission-first and impact-driven. From digital storytelling to narrative-driven campaigns, we produce content designed to inform, persuade, and mobilize audiences across the country.Our team operates in a fast-moving environment where strong ideas, disciplined execution, and creative clarity matter. We believe cultural conversations increasingly unfold in real time, and organizations must be able to recognize and respond to key moments as they happen.Our team works from a newly renovated office space designed to support collaboration, creativity, and focused execution, providing a professional environment where ideas move quickly from concept to production.About the RoleWe are seeking a Rapid Response Producer who can identify emerging news moments, cultural conversations, and viral social trends, and quickly translate those opportunities into clear and compelling digital content.This role requires the ability to invent original video concepts from breaking news and emerging political conversations, transforming real-time narratives into compelling digital content.This role sits at the intersection of news awareness, social media instincts, and fast content production. The ideal candidate has strong editorial judgment, understands how narratives form online, and can quickly create social-ready video, graphics, and written content while stories are still unfolding.This role works closely with the Creative Director and leadership to identify high-velocity news and social moments, then produce and distribute content designed to inform, shape narrative, and reach audiences while conversations are actively developing.ResponsibilitiesNews Monitoring & Trend RecognitionMonitor daily news, cultural developments, and social media conversations to identify emerging narrative opportunitiesTrack trending topics, breaking stories, and influential commentary across platforms including X, YouTube, TikTok, and major news outletsRecognize viral moments early and surface opportunities for rapid response contentMaintain awareness of political, cultural, and policy developments that intersect with the organization's missionIdentify emerging political narratives, viral moments, and cultural flashpoints that can be turned into compelling video contentGenerate original video concepts based on breaking news, media coverage, political speeches, and online conversationsRapidly translate political developments into clear, shareable content ideas designed to influence online conversationDevelop creative angles that highlight contradictions, hypocrisy, or overlooked aspects of political storiesPitch daily content ideas and collaborate with leadership to prioritize high-impact narrativesRapid Response Content CreationMonitor political news, podcasts, interviews, and social media platforms to identify moments that can be turned into impactful video contentQuickly produce short-form videos responding to breaking political stories, media narratives, or viral momentsCreate fast-turnaround video content designed to participate in and shape real-time online conversationsDevelop reaction videos, commentary edits, and narrative-driven clips designed to drive engagement and sharingRapid Content ProductionQuickly produce social-ready content in response to breaking news and trending conversationsCreate short-form video edits, social clips, graphics, quote cards, and commentary contentTurn around content rapidly while maintaining clarity, accuracy, and strong creative standardsAdapt content formats for multiple platforms including X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube ShortsCreate, manage, and maintain social media accounts when needed to enable rapid distribution and activation around emerging news and cultural momentsUpload, schedule, and publish content directly through organizational social accounts to ensure expedited distribution during breaking news cyclesUnderstand how video performs across platforms such as X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube ShortsDesign videos with strong hooks, captions, and pacing optimized for social media consumptionIdentify formats and editing techniques that increase shareability and audience engagementTrack which types of content generate the strongest response and iterate creative approaches accordinglyPolitical Narrative AwarenessMaintain strong awareness of political media coverage, cultural debates, and influencer conversationsIdentify opportunities to create content that reframes or challenges prevailing narrativesTranslate complex political developments into clear, visually compelling stories that resonate with audiencesNarrative Framing & Editorial JudgmentIdentify key story angles, moments, and commentary that resonate with audiencesTranslate complex news developments into concise, accessible contentEnsure rapid response content aligns with the organization's messaging priorities and narrative objectivesWork with leadership to refine tone, framing, and positioning for timely topicsContent Repurposing & OptimizationRepackage interviews, archival footage, and existing media into timely social contentExtract relevant clips or moments from long-form video, press conferences, or broadcast segmentsAdapt content into formats optimized for engagement and distributionStay informed on emerging social formats and evolving content trendsCreative OwnershipTake ownership of the creative process from idea generation through final video deliveryProactively propose new content formats and storytelling approaches that strengthen campaign impactContinuously experiment with new editing styles, formats, and narrative techniques to improve performanceWork closely with the Creative Director and leadership to align rapid response content with strategic prioritiesContribute ideas for how the organization can participate in emerging cultural and political conversationsManage multiple content opportunities simultaneously in a fast-moving environmentMaintain organized project files and efficient production workflowsReceive direction and apply feedback constructively while maintaining strong editorial judgmentQualifications3+ years of experience in social media production, digital media, journalism, or video content creationStrong instincts for identifying news moments, cultural trends, and viral social conversationsAbility to produce content quickly while maintaining high editorial and creative standardsProficiency in video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar platformsFamiliarity with design tools such as Photoshop, Canva, or similar graphic platformsStrong understanding of how content performs across major social platformsExperience managing or publishing through social media accounts and content distribution platformsAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple prioritiesFamiliarity with news monitoring tools, social listening platforms, or media research services is a plusPortfolio required demonstrating social video, rapid response content, or digital storytelling workWho Thrives in This RoleNaturally follows news and social media trends throughout the dayHas strong instincts for what will resonate or spread onlineWorks quickly and confidently when responding to breaking developmentsComfortable producing and publishing content on tight timelinesAble to balance speed with accuracy and thoughtful messagingEnjoys operating in a fast-moving environment where content and ideas develop in real timeWhy Join UsThis role provides the opportunity to help shape how important stories are understood and discussed in real time. Your work will help ensure timely, thoughtful responses to the cultural and political conversations shaping the country.You will be part of a team that believes creative work should serve a larger mission — advancing faith, freedom, and the future of our country. If you want your skills to contribute to meaningful work with real impact, this is a place where your work will matter.J-18808-Ljbffr