Location: Minneapolis, MN
Type: Full-time, Cycle position through November, 2026
Reports to: Director for Digital Partnerships & Creative
Compensation: Starting at $5,250/mo (higher based on experience)
Overview: Minnesotans for Klobuchar is hiring full time Producer / Editors who will play a key role in
turning raw campaign footage and other found content into sharp, compelling content across organic and paid media. This is a post-production-forward role — you’ll spend the majority of your time editing, cutting clips, building short-form stories, and keeping our media library organized and ready to deploy. You’ll work directly with our Senior Videographer and Director of Digital Strategy to power a constant stream of organic-first content.
We’re looking for someone who can help plan a weekly video strategy while being able to quickly react to breaking news and rapid response moments. You will produce a constant stream of sharp, unfiltered video to power a simple narrative (fast!). The ideal candidate has a demonstrated ability to adapt a broad narrative to the events of the day, cares about politics as a means to improve people’s lives, and is excited to join us in Minneapolis for a fast-paced campaign built to win.
Key Responsibilities
Editing & Post-Production
Edit same-day clips, next-day social cuts, and longer narrative pieces from footage delivered by the Senior Videographer, news sources and other found content.
Deliver clean, platform-native formats (vertical, square, captions, hooks) across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and other platforms.
Drive rapid response with quick-turn edits and clips including soundbites from events of the day
Support the paid media team as needed with edited raw cuts and selects for ad-ready creative
Maintain accurate captions and subtitles on all deliverables
Assist with color correction, audio cleanup, and basic motion graphics as needed
Production & Asset Management
Organize and upload all footage and soundbites to the campaign’s shared media library — keeping it tagged, labeled, and accessible
Build and maintain an archive of b-roll, testimonial clips, issue footage, and cultural references
Build a steady pipeline of footage for ads, fundraising, and persuasion content
Assist in the approval process and delivery of all organic video materials
Assist with coordinating shoot logistics and field prep when needed
Support production for major events with secondary camera, audio, or operational backup
Help identify unique opportunities for engagement that fits the brand of the campaign
Campaign & Administrative Support
Monitor content across platforms to flag clip opportunities and rapid-response moments
Assist Research and Communications teams on specific video needs as requested
Work seamlessly with Advance and Comms to anticipate and capture key moments
Perform other political and campaign-related duties as assigned
Qualifications
1-3 years of editing and/or production experience in campaigns, news, sports, documentary, or fast-paced agency environments
Strong editing skills in Premiere Pro (Final Cut, or DaVinci Resolve optional alternatives)
Experience with testing formats and styles to identify engaging organic video content — you can experiment to learn how to make a moment land
Demonstrated ability to cut quickly and deliver clips in response to rapid response moments and regularly produce multiple clips and turn around same-day requests
Demonstrated ability to calendar out potential opportunities based on upcoming events
Comfortable working long hours, nights and weekends based on external events
Organized and detail-oriented — comfortable managing and cataloging large volumes of footage
Familiarity with social-native formats and platform best practices preferred
Experience with social first platforms such as CapCut, Descript, Filmore or InShot a plus
Basic familiarity with camera operation, audio capture, and field production a plus
Commitment to the mission and values of the campaign – to bring people together and improve the lives of Minnesotans
Desired Attributes
An eagerness to learn more about communities in Minnesota
Self-starter with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Discreet, professional, and willingness to learn and apply the campaign’s political approach
Team player who takes direction well and is eager to learn
Benefits: Employees are paid on the 15th and last day of each month and receive a competitive benefits package including health care.