Executive Producer, Journalism and Production

Job Summary 

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. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Editorial Oversight 

• 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.  

• Production Management 

• 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. 

• Team Leadership 

• 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. 

• Operational Coordination 

• 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. 

Qualifications 

• 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. 

Preferred Skills 

• 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.