Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Live Stream and Podcast Showrunner/Producer to lead the creative and production process for My Price is My Life and the live, breaking-news stream On the Inside with James O'Keefe. The ideal candidate is a storyteller, producer, and strategist who can oversee the podcast from concept to distribution, ensuring each episode is compelling, on-brand, and flawlessly executed. You will manage a small team, book guests, shape narratives, and make editorial decisions that elevate the show’s impact. The expectation is to run two live shows weekly.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the full production lifecycle: pitch development, pre-production, scripting, recording, post-production, and publishing
- Shape and maintain the editorial vision and tone of the show
- Manage episode planning, calendars, and deadlines
- Identify, vet, and book compelling guests aligned with the show's themes
- Write or oversee scripting of host copy, episode outlines, and promotional materials
- Coordinate with editors, sound designers, and marketing personnel
- Conduct research and prep for interviews and story arcs
- Maintain consistency in audio quality, pacing, and storytelling
- Monitor metrics, audience feedback, and analytics to refine content
- Ensure legal and ethical editorial standards are met
- Lead regular team meetings and serve as the primary point of contact for the show
Requirements
- Proven experience as a showrunner, podcast producer, or senior audio storyteller
- Strong background in journalism, narrative podcasting, or documentary storytelling
- Excellent editorial judgment and story development skills
- Skilled in scripting, outlining, and guiding narrative structure
- Familiarity with audio production tools (e.g., Descript, Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, etc.)
- Ability to manage multiple projects and hit tight deadlines
- Comfortable engaging with controversial or sensitive topics with professionalism
- Excellent interpersonal skills for guest booking and team collaboration
- Deep understanding of podcast and media trends
- Strong organizational and leadership abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience producing investigative or political content
- Strong network of potential guests, journalists, or contributors
- Background in content marketing or social media promotion of podcasts
- Experience working in startup, mission-driven, or alternative media spaces
Skills Required
- Proven experience as a showrunner, podcast producer, or senior audio storyteller
- Strong background in journalism, narrative podcasting, or documentary storytelling
- Excellent editorial judgment and story development skills
- Skilled in scripting, outlining, and guiding narrative structure
- Familiarity with audio production tools (Descript, Pro Tools, Adobe Audition)
- Ability to manage multiple projects and hit tight deadlines
- Comfortable engaging with controversial or sensitive topics with professionalism
- Excellent interpersonal skills for guest booking and team collaboration
- Deep understanding of podcast and media trends
- Strong organizational and leadership abilities
- Experience producing investigative or political content
- Strong network of potential guests, journalists, or contributors
- Background in content marketing or social media promotion of podcasts
- Experience working in startup, mission-driven, or alternative media spaces
What We Do
O'Keefe Media Group is an investigative journalism organization founded by James O'Keefe. Its mission is to empower and equip citizen journalists to uncover and report on corruption, fraud, and media bias. The organization provides training, resources, and support to these journalists to bring factual, unbiased stories to light, often utilizing undercover reporting techniques to hold powerful institutions and individuals accountable.
