About the role
- Defines project scope, goals, deliverables, and success metrics, leading kickoffs and stand-ups to align cross-functional teams
- Maintains source-of-truth documentation (briefs, production plans, RACI) and builds detailed production calendars and run-of-show plans
- Tracks milestones, interdependencies, and approvals to drive on-time delivery, anticipating risks, removing blockers, and prioritizing as needs arise
- Collaborates with on-camera talent to shape shows, elevate performance, and extend their voice across platforms
- Writes and produces segments, treatments, and formats for YouTube-first audiences, guiding visual and narrative approach for maximum impact
- Monitors analytics, trends, and audience feedback to refine creative strategy and boost reach and engagement
- Serves as primary creative and production partner for executives, hosts, and contributors, clearly communicating expectations and deadlines
- Sources and manages vendors, studios, gear, freelancers, and post-production resources, handling travel, permits, and asset tracking
- Leads day-of execution in studio and field, troubleshooting in real time while upholding safety and quality standards
- Oversees post-production pipeline, managing review cadence, QC, versioning, captions/metadata, and archiving
- Tailors final content for YouTube, social media, podcast, and OTT platforms, optimizing packaging and delivery for each
Requirements
- Strong production management across pre-production, scheduling, budgeting, and on-set/studio coordination
- Calm under pressure with excellent decision-making abilities
- Clear and professional communicator, both written and verbal
- Team-first, collaborative approach to projects
- Sharp editorial judgment and story sense
- Understands conservative-leaning audiences and tailors messaging appropriately
- Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy, fact-checking, and responsible presentation
- Proficient with production and collaboration tools (script formatting, project management platforms, basic editing tools)
- Fluency in digital-first production and expertise with YouTube and social media
- Comfort with building formats, writing daily segments, and steering creative vision and production execution
- Daily Wire participates in E-Verify and performs background checks on all new hires (work authorization verification)
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
production managementschedulingbudgetingon-set coordinationscript formattingproject managementeditingcontent tailoringanalytics monitoringcreative strategy
Soft skills
decision-makingcommunicationcollaborationeditorial judgmentattention to detailcalm under pressureteamworkcreativityproblem-solvingadaptability