Producer

About the Mercatus Center:

The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is where top classical liberal scholars solve real-world challenges. Grounded in the tradition of market-oriented thinking and classical liberal ideas we equip high-agency talent to apply bold ideas that shape institutions inform policy and help people flourish.

About the Role:

The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is seeking an experienced Producer to join the Strategic Engagement Team. Were looking for a creative highly organized and collaborative producer who is passionate about podcasting video production and visual storytelling. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing ideas to life managing multiple projects and partnering with scholars and colleagues to create compelling content that expands the reach and impact of Mercatus research and talent.

The ideal candidate is an experienced producer who can independently manage productions from concept through publication while balancing multiple priorities and collaborating across teams. They should be comfortable working in both studio and field environments troubleshooting technical challenges and identifying opportunities to improve workflows and production quality. Experience producing podcasts is strongly preferred while experience with video production photography and social-first content is a plus.

The Producer reports to the Director of Production and can work in a hybrid capacity from our Arlington VA office with a minimum of two days per week in the office. The anticipated salary range for this role is $70000-$95000. This salary is contingent upon the specific experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

Specific Duties:

• Leads the end-to-end production of podcasts interviews videos and multimedia projects from planning through publication.
• Coordinates recording logistics including scheduling studio and remote recordings guest communication and production documentation.
• Edits or oversees the editing of audio and video content to ensure high production quality consistency and accessibility.
• Manages post-production workflows including transcription quality assurance publishing and distribution across podcast video and web platforms.
• Collaborates with scholars and internal stakeholders to identify communications goals and recommend effective production approaches and content formats.
• Produces direct-to-camera videos interviews podcasts promotional videos and other multimedia content that supports Mercatus research and programs.
• Captures photography and video of scholars events and organizational activities for use across digital communications and marketing channels.
• Creates or coordinates promotional assets including podcast artwork thumbnails and short-form social media clips.
• Manages multiple concurrent projects while maintaining timelines communicating project status and coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Supports live event recordings and works with external audiovisual vendors when needed.
• Maintains studio equipment and production spaces while identifying opportunities to improve production workflows documentation and operational efficiency.
• Stays current on emerging production tools technologies and industry best practices recommending new approaches that improve quality and efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• 35 years of professional experience in podcast video or multimedia production.

Required Skills Knowledge and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience independently managing creative projects from planning through delivery.
• Strong project management organizational and communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience producing professional audio and video content for digital platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure during productions.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud including Premiere Pro Audition Photoshop and related production software.
• Experience with remote recording platforms such as Riverside Zoom or similar tools preferred.
• Familiarity with YouTube podcast hosting platforms WordPress and social media publishing best practices is preferred.
• Experience working with subject matter experts executives or public-facing talent is a plus.
• Travel approximately 15% of the time for podcast recordings conferences scholar events and other production needs.

Employee Benefits Review:

Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with addition Mercatus provides excellent benefits to all individual employees including full health and dental coverage unlimited paid time off long-term disability and life insurance a 403(b) retirement savings program parking/travel benefits and twelve free credits per year at George Mason University.

EEO Statement:

The Mercatus Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race color religion gender sex age national origin veteran status disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify:

The Mercatus Center participates in E-Verify. Upon hire Mercatus will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) inonePDF document:

• Resume
• Cover letter detailing your interest in the position and Mercatus Centers mission.

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: can be directed to Savannah Murphy Project Manager who is managing the search process:

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.

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