Multimedia Producer

The National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC) is seeking a creative and technically skilled Multimedia Producer to lead our visual storytelling efforts and build our organizational capacity for producing compelling video and multimedia content. This role combines hands-on production expertise with strategic leadership, team management, and a forward-looking approach to emerging creative technologies.

As we scale our training programs toward the 2026 midterms and beyond, video content has become essential to how we engage prospective and active Democratic candidates, campaign staffers, local party leaders, and volunteers nationwide. From capturing powerful moments at major political events to producing training content and supporting social media efforts, you'll ensure NDTC consistently delivers high-quality multimedia that advances our mission of building Democratic capacity across the country.

You'll directly manage our in-house Graphic Design Specialist, establishing design standards and best practices that elevate our entire visual brand. Beyond team leadership, you'll work across the organization as our go-to video expert — leading ideation and storyboarding sessions, directing shoots, handling camera work and editing, and coaching staff members to capture better footage when you can't be on-site.

Your creative vision will be balanced with technical innovation. You'll monitor how AI is transforming video production, audio design, and creative workflows, positioning NDTC to capitalize on emerging tools while maintaining the authentic, human-centered storytelling that resonates with our audiences. Whether you're editing a testimonial from a first-time candidate, directing an interview with a prominent elected official, or training a staff member on smartphone videography techniques, your work will directly impact our ability to inspire and equip the next generation of Democratic leaders.

Key Focus Areas: Team leadership and management, video production from concept through post-production, organizational capacity building for content capture, design standards and best practices, emerging creative technology adoption, and cross-functional collaboration.

This is a full-time, remote position reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communication. We're looking to fill this role ASAP, with applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Primary Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

• Directly manage our in-house Graphic Design Specialist, providing creative direction, skill development, and performance management

• Delegate design projects effectively, ensuring workload balance and professional growth opportunities

• Foster a culture of creative excellence, experimentation, and continuous improvemen

Video Production & Creative Leadership

• Lead end-to-end video production for organizational needs including training content, promotional materials, and event coverage, providing video assets to support social media strategy

• Drive creative ideation and storyboarding processes, translating organizational objectives into compelling visual narratives

• Direct shoots, manage camera work, and execute all phases of post-production including editing, color correction, sound design, caption production and review, and final delivery

• Maintain and manage video production equipment, software, and asset libraries

Organizational Capacity Building

• Develop and deliver training programs that empower staff across the organization to capture high-quality video footage using smartphones and basic equipment

• Provide virtual and in-person coaching to staff attending major events to ensure we capture compelling B-roll, interviews, and event coverage

• Create simple guidelines, templates, and resources that enable non-production staff to gather usable content when professional production isn't feasible

• Build systems and workflows that make it easy for staff to submit footage and collaborate on video projects

Design Excellence & Best Practices

• Establish and maintain design best practices across all organizational touchpoints for all staff creating visual content

• Ensure brand consistency across video, graphics, presentations, and digital assets

• Research and share emerging design trends, tools, and techniques that can elevate our creative output

• Provide design consultation and feedback to colleagues across departments

Emerging Technology & Innovation

• Monitor and evaluate how AI is transforming video production, audio design, motion graphics, and creative workflows

• Test and implement AI-powered tools that can increase efficiency, enhance quality, or unlock new creative possibilities

• Position NDTC to capitalize on emerging creative technologies while maintaining authentic, human-centered storytelling

• Share knowledge and train team members on new tools and techniques

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Provide video assets that support the Curriculum team’s instructional video needs

• Provide video assets that support the Marketing & Communication team's social media strategy and broader organizational messaging

• Collaborate with Product & Tech and Political teams to understand content needs and deliver assets that support their objectives

• Work closely with the Marketing and Communication team to ensure video content integrates seamlessly into digital marketing strategies

• Build relationships with external vendors, freelancers, and production partners when additional capacity is needed

Event Coverage & Field Production

• Travel to capture footage at major organizational events, candidate trainings, and political gatherings

• Direct interviews with elected officials, candidates, and other key figures when opportunities arise

• Manage on-location production logistics including equipment transport, setup, and troubleshooting

• Work efficiently in fast-paced, unpredictable event environments

Disclaimer: The job description is not designed to include a comprehensive listing of responsibilities that are required to be executed by the employee. In order to best serve NDTC’s mission, responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with reasonable notice provided.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• 4-6 years of progressive multimedia production experience with at least 1-2 years managing direct reports or leading creative teams

• Proven people management expertise developing creative talent, providing constructive feedback, and delegating effectively

• Strong video production skills across the entire production lifecycle: concept development, storyboarding, directing, camera operation, lighting, audio capture, editing, color grading, and final delivery

• Proficiency with industry-standard tools including Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition), or equivalent video editing and motion graphics platforms

• Design sensibility and visual storytelling ability with a portfolio demonstrating range across interview-style content, social media videos, event coverage, and narrative storytelling

• Teaching and coaching abilities with demonstrated success training non-technical colleagues to improve their content creation skills

• Understanding of emerging creative technologies particularly AI applications in video production, automated editing, audio enhancement, and motion graphics

• Technical versatility and comfort with professional production equipment as well as smartphone-based content creation

• Political and advocacy sector experience preferred with understanding of how to tell authentic, compelling stories that motivate civic engagement

• Organizational skills and project management with ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines

• Collaborative spirit and adaptability to thrive in a remote work environment and building relationships across distributed teams

• Travel flexibility with ability to travel for event coverage and production needs (typically 4-8 times per year)

Location

This is a remote position open to candidates located in the United States. NDTC is a fully remote workplace. We have staff all across the country, with large groups centralized in Chicago and Washington, D.C.

NDTC requires all staff to be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Shared Responsibilities for All Staff at NDTC

To scale NDTC’s programming, we need all staff to contribute to executing key moments of our training program. Staff are provided advance notice for evening and weekend work commitments. These duties are shared across all staff and may include the following as assigned:

• Staffing virtual live training events for NDTC, which may include some evening or weekend commitments with reasonable notice for scheduling. You will be scheduled for 5-10 events per year.

• Staffing large training events most often virtually, but may include in-person events in 2026 and beyond. These commitments typically are multi-day trainings over weekends and happen 2-4 times per year. 

About NDTC as an Employer

NDTC believes that our differences enhance our strength as a political party — and as a nation — and we as an organization benefit from staff of diverse races, ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, ages, economic backgrounds, abilities, and other facets of our identities.

Compensation + Benefits:

• Pay: Salary is commensurate with experience, with a range of $70,000-$80,000 per year

• Healthcare: 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance available at the start of the first full month of employment

• Retirement Option: 150% employer match on the first 6% of contributions to 401(k)

• Flexible paid time off + all Federal holidays off + NDTC’s offices close for one week for Thanksgiving and a two-week winter break at the end of December.

• Equipment: Laptop, keyboard, mouse, monitor, plus access to professional video production equipment as needed

• Professional Development: At NDTC, we value professional development and career growth. We provide $700 per calendar year for each staff member’s professional development. 

Application Process

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The interview process for this role will include a two-step process which we expect to take approximately two months.

To apply, please email jobs@traindems.org with:

• Your resume

• Please do not submit a cover letter. Instead, please submit a PDF containing:

  • A one-paragraph response (maximum 200 words) addressing: "How do you see AI reshaping video production and creative workflows over the next 2-3 years, and what steps would you take to help an organization adopt these tools while maintaining authentic storytelling?"

  • Portfolio samples demonstrating your range: Please provide links to (a) a video project you managed from concept through completion including your specific role, (b) an example of event coverage or documentary-style content you've produced, and (c) one example of how you've trained or coached others to improve their content creation skills.

• The date you are available to start.

• Your location.

Please list “Multimedia Producer” in the subject line. No calls, please.