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.