Deputy Director for Creative Production

About the Role

Talarico for Texas is building a movement to take back power for working people. We are seeking a full-time Deputy Director for Creative Production to join our communications team. This is a managerial role that will oversee the production of video, photo, graphics, and other digital content capable of breaking through an increasingly fragmented and fast-moving new media environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Creative Director in managing a multidisciplinary team of videographers, photographers, graphic designers, and editors to produce high-quality digital content tailored to diverse online audiences
• Direct the content editing process from rough cut to final delivery — setting timelines, workflows, staff capacity allocations, and quality standards to ensure high-quality final products for both rapid response and long-term digital content projects
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to editors and designers to ensure content is platform-optimized and consistent on style, tone, and message
• Collaborate with team members responsible for content drafting and storyboarding in order to ensure drafts are compatible with the desired production outputs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in political communications, digital media, video editing, or a related field
• Expertise in video editing workflows, post-production processes, and content optimization for social media
• Proficiency with industry-standard creative tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, etc
• Deep familiarity with the evolving digital media landscape, including video trends and platform-specific best practices
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to balance speed with quality in a rapidly adapting political environment
• Willingness to work nights and some weekends

How to apply

To apply, please send the following materials to [email protected] and [email protected] with the subject line, “[LAST NAME] Deputy Director for Creative Production”:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Portfolio of visual content

Reports to: Creative Director

Location: Austin, Texas 

Salary: $8,000-$9,000 per month

Benefits: Health care, paid time off, sick leave

Talarico for Texas is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique backgrounds and perspectives of every individual and strive to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds. We especially encourage those whose voices and experiences are often underrepresented in political and public service spaces to apply.