About Us:
The Daily Caller News Foundation (DCNF) is a nonprofit newsroom producing high-impact journalism focused on politics, policy, and culture.

We are seeking a Video Media Manager to lead and grow our short-form video operation. This D.C.-based position requires a hands-on leader who can manage a small video production team, edit videos themselves, and oversee fast-paced, soundbite-driven reporting from Capitol Hill and other events in the D.C. area.

The ideal candidate is a strong video editor, a creative storyteller, and a proactive manager who thrives in a fast-moving, news-driven environment. This person will play a key role in shaping DCNF’s video presence on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X.

The Video Media Manager will report to the President and will oversee a team of 5 direct reports.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Team Leadership: Supervise a small video team of three video editors and manage two Capitol Hill reporters focused on quick-turn soundbite interviews.
  • Story Assignment: Assign timely, compelling topics and storylines to the video team based on the news cycle and editorial priorities.
  • Social Media Posting: Oversee the publishing of completed video content to YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms with engaging captions and headlines.
  • Field Oversight: Coordinate video coverage of live D.C.-based events, protests, and hearings for maximum impact.
  • Strategy: Collaborate with the editorial team to refine video strategy and grow audience engagement.
  • Video Editing: Edit short-form videos (including vertical formats) for use across social media platforms.

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience in social media management, video/broadcast, digital media, or a related field
  • Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent)
  • Ability to travel on occasion is a plus
  • Strong understanding of how to optimize content for social media platforms
  • Experience managing small teams in a newsroom or digital media environment
  • Excellent news judgment and ability to respond quickly to breaking stories
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
  • Familiarity with Capitol Hill and political news is a plus
  • Commitment to DCNF’s mission and an interest in political journalism

Compensation:

The projected salary range for this role is $70,000-90,000, depending on skills and experience.

To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

  • Cover letter including:
    • An introductory paragraph describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s mission and why you would be a great fit for the role
    • Salary requirements
  • Resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: http://talentmarket.org/candidates/apply-for-your-dream-job/

Questions can be directed to Bailey Drouant, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search: [email protected]

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

Talent Market is a nonprofit entity dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.