Democratic National Committee is hiring : Deputy Studio Director in Washington

Responsibilities : Respond to studio requests (via Calendly, email, Signal, Slack, etc.) and convert them into production plans.

Facilitate multiple shoots per day, owning pre-production logistics, technical setup, in-studio execution, and any / all deliverables.

Operate physical studio tools (lights, cameras, mics, teleprompter, etc.) and software (Zoom, StreamYard, etc.).

Welcome and guide principals and their teams, projecting calm, warmth, and confidence as you direct on-camera performance to meet strategic goals.

Identify and resolve technical challenges quietly and expertly, preserving the comfort of external stakeholders.

Maintain accurate shoot logs, production records, and operational documentation using the Google Workspace.

Requirements : Producer mindset : you take ownership and translate requests into clear, actionable execution.

Calm under pressure : composed, gracious, and effective when the unexpected happens.

Executive presence : comfortable working with principals and external stakeholders, maintaining warmth and professionalism.

Strong communicator : timely, responsive, and clear across email, Signal, Slack, and other communication platforms.

Technical proficiency : hands-on experience with studio gear and streaming software; eager and able to learn new tools quickly.

Organizational excellence : able to balance administrative tasks and hands-on studio operations seamlessly.

Collaborative spirit : flexible team player who works across departments to ensure every shoot reflects the DNC’s mission and standards.

The starting salary for the Deputy Studio Director position is $80,000, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, exempt position, that may require work on weekends. This position is in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local-500.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

Benefits :

Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave

Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee

Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase

Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan

Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents

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