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Video Correspondent

Location: New York

MI is seeking a charismatic, creative, and highly entrepreneurial Video Correspondent to become one of the organization’s most visible digital personalities. The correspondent will appear in original videos explaining and commenting on the ideas, policies, and cultural debates shaping American life. 

This is a camera-first role. The ideal candidate is a compelling communicator who is comfortable performing, interviewing, improvising, and speaking directly to an online audience. Extensive policy experience is not required, but intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to master new subjects quickly are essential.

The correspondent will work with MI’s scholars and production team while also independently conceiving, recording, and publishing original content. We are looking for a self-starter who follows political and cultural conversations closely, recognizes promising ideas before they become conventional, and has the confidence to turn those ideas into distinctive content.

Production support will be available, but the correspondent should be comfortable working independently—including shooting and editing videos in CapCut, Final Cut Pro, or similar software. Successful candidates will have the energy and ambition of an in-house creator, not simply waiting for scripts and assignments.

Qualifications

Exceptional fluency, confidence, and presence on camera

Outstanding verbal communication and storytelling skills

A distinctive personality and a natural ability to hold an audience’s attention

Intellectual curiosity and the ability to become conversant in unfamiliar policy subjects quickly

Strong knowledge of social media culture, political discourse, and current online trends

Creativity, initiative, and a demonstrated ability to generate and execute original ideas

Comfort working independently and producing content on a rapid schedule

Basic proficiency with tools such as CapCut, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, or similar software—or a strong willingness to learn

Sound editorial judgment and enthusiasm for MI’s mission

Experience in acting, broadcasting, journalism, comedy, podcasting, public speaking, or digital media is welcome but not required

Experience building a personal audience through original, personality-driven social content is a significant plus

Responsibilities

Serve as an on-camera host and correspondent for MI’s original digital programming

Create short-form videos explaining policy ideas and responding to current political, cultural, and economic debates

Develop a recognizable on-camera voice and help expand MI’s audience across social platforms

Pitch original concepts, recurring formats, interviews, field pieces, and timely responses to breaking conversations

Translate complex research and policy arguments into clear, accessible, and entertaining content

Collaborate with MI scholars and producers to develop scripts, questions, treatments, and story ideas

Conduct interviews and appear in studio, field, podcast, and event programming

Independently record and edit timely content when appropriate

Follow emerging online discussions, creators, formats, memes, and cultural trends

Engage with audience feedback and use performance data to improve future content

Represent MI’s brand and ideas with confidence, warmth, intelligence, and good judgment

Salary

$70,000 - $110,000 per salary

Benefits

MI offers generous benefits, including a hybrid work environment, four weeks paid vacation, a Flexible Fridays program, paid paternity/maternity leave, medical and dental coverage, medical and dependent care FSA, mental health benefits, remote medicine, paid company cell phone, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a company-funded match. MI staff also benefit from the opportunity to collaborate and socialize with prominent scholars in our policy space. Applications must include a portfolio/reel of your work, or it will NOT be considered.