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. #J-18808-Ljbffr