Executive Producer, Journalism and Production

O'Keefe Media Group • West Palm Beach, FL

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About The Position

The Senior Producer, Journalism and Investigations will lead the development, coordination, and execution of high-impact news stories and video packages from concept through post-production. This role requires strong editorial judgment, production expertise, and leadership skills to oversee a team of journalists, field producers, editors, and videographers. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, operates with journalistic integrity, and has a passion for truth-telling.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a news producer, senior journalist, or investigative producer.
• Proven ability to manage editorial teams and video production workflows.
• Strong storytelling instincts and command of news judgment.
• Experience managing projects under tight deadlines and evolving priorities.
• Technical familiarity with video editing, camera setups, lighting, and production software is a plus.
• Commitment to the First Amendment and investigative journalism.

Nice To Haves

• Experience producing viral video content or undercover investigations.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards in journalism.
• Ability to think strategically about audience engagement and narrative framing.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee investigative journalism and American Swiper efforts.
• Develop story ideas, vet leads, and guide editorial direction in collaboration with executive leadership.
• Ensure accuracy, fairness, and legal compliance in all reporting.
• Add outside elements, such as subject matter experts, to stories as they develop.
• Supervise the production pipeline from storyboarding to final cut.
• Coordinate pre-production planning, field shoots, and post-production.
• Oversee run-of-show documents, timelines, and deadlines for all news packages.
• Manage a team of field producers, journalists, editors, and videographers.
• Provide coaching and feedback to maintain high performance and quality control.
• Foster a fast-paced, collaborative environment centered on editorial excellence and mission alignment.
• Work closely with legal, communications, and digital publishing teams.
• Help schedule shoots, allocate resources, and coordinate with external contributors and whistleblowers.
• Review for quality control and approve video packages before publication.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed