Position starts ASAP and ends 12/30/26
GENERAL FUNCTION:
To lead overall project coordination and execution of midterm election coverage produced by the Multimedia Reporter team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversees and coordinates day‑to‑day operations and assignments of Multimedia Reporters (MMRs).
- Serves as Manager of MMRs.
- Provides overall project coordination and execution of assignments.
- Supports the development and maintenance of the project plan, role definitions, and job descriptions.
- Coordinates onboarding and training schedules.
- Sets daily and weekly coverage priorities and assignments.
- Maintains the coverage calendar and event pipeline.
- Primary point of contact for interfacing with C-SPAN departments.
- Coordinates access, credentialing and logistics for MMRs.
- Prepares internal updates and external reports for funders.
- Identifies risks and escalates issues as needed.
- Manages workflows from assignment through publication and archiving.
- Provides budget oversight of project funding and approves expenses.
- Coordinates with local media partners and responds to partner needs.
- Tracks progress against objectives and success measures.
BACKGROUND/SKILLS:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Radio/TV/Film, Political Science or Journalism.
- Minimum six years experience plus two years of management experience in politics, media production, newsroom operations or a related field.
- Proven people‑management experience, including direct supervision of a team.
- Strong operational skills.
- Experience coordinating logistics for events.
- Ability to set priorities, assign work and manage goals.
- Experience tracking progress and reporting on outcomes.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Experience managing budgets, approving expenses and ensuring projects remain on track financially.
- Ability to identify risks, solve problems and escalate issues appropriately.
- Experience overseeing political coverage.
- Familiarity with congressional, federal government or public affairs events.
- Background in managing grant‑funded or donor‑funded projects, including external reporting requirements.
- Experience collaborating with local media partners, affiliates or syndication partners.
- Ability to work a varied schedule, including nights and weekends.