Senior Producer

About this role

Axios is seeking a Producer or Senior Producer to help grow its original video portfolio. The role covers end-to-end production from concept through post-production, publishing and audience growth for Axios video programming on YouTube, social and digital platforms. The position involves developing treatments, directing shoots, editing, managing production timelines and working with on-camera talent, editorial, social and production partners. It requires collaboration across journalists, executives and external partners, with a focus on delivering engaging video that meets Axios standards. The starting salary is $90,000 to $140,000, with additional benefits and remote-work considerations described by the employer.

What you would do

• Produce video from ideation through scripting, shooting, post-production, publishing and promotion.
• Shape ideas into pitches, treatments, scripts, shot lists and run-of-show documents.
• Partner with editorial and video leaders to develop concepts and deliver engaging video.
• Lead or support field, studio and remote productions.
• Work with journalists, executives, guests and on-camera talent.
• Coordinate work across internal teams, freelancers, contractors, vendors and production partners.
• Create video optimised for YouTube and other digital platforms, including packaging, audience retention and distribution.
• Use platform trends and performance insights to inform creative decisions and grow the video audience.
• Manage multiple projects, deadlines, production schedules and review processes in a fast-moving environment.

What they are asking for

• 5–7+ years of relevant video production, journalism, digital media, broadcast, documentary or editorial experience (Senior Producer level possible).
• Demonstrated experience producing, shooting and editing professional video content with a strong portfolio or reel.
• Strong editorial judgement and visual storytelling skills.
• Experience producing for YouTube with understanding of audience development, search/discovery, retention and platform-native storytelling.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience working with on-camera talent, plus writing, communication and project-management skills.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial and solutions-focused approach; ability to work across distributed teams and changing priorities.

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