O'KEEFE MEDIA GROUP
A celebrated American journalist and media innovator, James O’Keefe and his team is renowned for their impactful reporting that has inspired legislative reforms, led to official congressional inquiries, and the defunding of corrupt institutional programs.
The OMG mission is to empower and equip a movement of thousands of citizen journalists to expose wrongdoings, corruption, and government overreach, with the support of an in-house team of elite journalists to bring factual, unbiased stories to light.
JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for a talented Senior video editor / videographer to assemble recorded footage into a finished project that matches Producer’s vision and is suitable for public consumption. This role will also be responsible for leading a small team of video editor / videographers.
This is an IN-OFFICE position in SOUTH FLORIDA when we open our new office in Q1 2025.
- Must be able to work in our new South Florida office when we open that in Q1 2025.
- Candidate must be local to South Florida or willing to relocate.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Edit / produce long-form content as it pertains to OMG Journalism.
- Create short-form content for social media to increase engagement.
- Consult with stakeholders from production to post-production process.
- Filming various styles of content in various locations.
AVAILABILITY / TRAVEL
- Must be able to work IN OFFICE.
- The work is demanding and will often require a minimum of 12 hour work days.
- This position is demanding and requires a minimum of 80% travel to cover assignments all throughout the country with our journalist team.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must demonstrate loyalty to the Founder and deeply passionate about OMG’s mission.
- Must possess a willingness to risk it all on the truth and stay strong under insurmountable pressure.
- Minimum 5 years video editing experience.
- Expert with DaVinci Resolve.
- Experience in leading teams and proven as a leader in keeping the team organized, motivated, and helping others reach their potential.
- Expert with video cameras and audio equipment, and recording various styles of content.
- Solutions oriented, thick skin, and does not complain.
- Ability to work to a tight schedule.
- Ability to translate ideas into complete projects.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- A familiarity with the fast pace of a startup organization (media org. preferred).
BENEFITS
- Salary commensurate with experience.