Videographer/ Video Editor

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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