Digital Editor/Producer
Are you the person in your group chat who explains the news, corrects misinformation, and finds the story behind the story — before it trends? Do you live on social media and care deeply about facts, clarity, and civic trust?
We’re looking for freelance Digital Editor/Producers to help us grow and inform one of the most loyal and engaged online audiences in America.
About Sharon McMahon:
Sharon McMahon is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and civic educator with:
- 1M+ highly engaged followers on Instagram
- One of Substack’s most-read newsletters, The Preamble
- National media presence
- A massive online book club dedicated to curiosity and civic courage
Our content blends accurate reporting, thoughtful analysis, and emotional resonance — and we’re looking for someone who can help take that to the next level across platforms.
What You’ll Do:
- Produce and edit digital content on Instagram, TikTok, Substack, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook
- Pitch social content daily, covering topics like law, government, and politics that actually make sense to the average person
- Research breaking news, legal and political topics, and source original documents when needed
- Edit interview videos for socials
Who You Are:
- A social media junkie who follows a large number of creators in the news/information space
- A fast, accurate, and deeply curious digital storyteller
- Passionate about American politics, government, and media
- Obsessed with what makes content shareable and how platform algorithms reward nuance
- Able to match Sharon’s tone: clear, smart, respectful, and trustworthy
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where the news cycle never sleeps
Must-Haves:
- Produced and edited hundreds of videos
- Professional experience in digital media, social video, or political producing and editing
- Strong editorial judgment and attention to detail
- Experience with short-form video (editing, captioning, formatting for mobile), including working knowledge of the Adobe Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition)
- Deep fluency in how Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Substack function differently
- Excellent research and writing skills (you can articulate the story to a wide audience)
The Logistics:
- Freelance, fully remote position (U.S.-based, Eastern time zone hours)