Videographer/ Video Editor

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O'Keefe Media Group

Videographer/ Video Editor

West Palm Beach, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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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