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Videographer/ Video Editor

O'Keefe Media Group, West Palm Beach, FL, USA

Job type: Full Time


Senior Video Editor / Videographer

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.
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
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
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
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