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O'Keefe Media Group (OMG)
Founded by James O'Keefe, O'Keefe Media Group is an investigative journalism organization known for high-impact reporting that has driven legislative reform, prompted congressional inquiries, and exposed institutional corruption.
OMG's mission is to build and empower a nationwide movement of citizen journalists, supported by an elite in-house media team that delivers fact-based, uncompromising investigative reporting in the public interest.
Senior Video Editor / Videographer
Role Overview
OMG is seeking a Senior Video Editor / Videographer to lead post-production and field video execution for investigative journalism projects. This role owns the end-to-end video process—from capture to final cut—in a high-pressure, mission-driven environment.
This is a full-time, in-office role based in South Florida once our new office opens.
Location & Work Requirements
- In-office position (West Palm Beach, FL)
- Must be local or willing to relocate
- Long hours are standard (often 12+ hour days)
- Extensive travel required (up to 80%) for field assignments nationwide
Key Responsibilities
- Edit and produce long-form investigative journalism content
- Create short-form social media video to drive reach and engagement
- Film in diverse environments and conditions (studio, field, travel, undercover-adjacent contexts)
- Collaborate closely with producers and stakeholders from pre-production through final delivery
- Lead, organize, and mentor a small team of video editors/videographers
- Maintain speed, quality, and accuracy under tight deadlines and high scrutiny
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years professional video editing experience
- Strong leadership experience managing and motivating creative teams
- Advanced knowledge of video cameras, audio gear, and field recording workflows
- Proven ability to translate abstract ideas into polished, publish-ready projects
- Exceptionally organized, clear communicator, and deadline-driven
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup / media organization
- Solutions-oriented, resilient, thick-skinned, and complaint-free
- Able to perform under sustained pressure with professionalism and discretion
- Mission-aligned: committed to truth, accountability, and journalistic impact
Benefits
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Opportunity to work on nationally impactful investigative journalism
- Direct collaboration with elite journalists and producers
- High-ownership role with real creative and operational authority
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