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Executive Producer, Broadcast

Hawthorne, CA ยท On-site

$135K - $200K/yr

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, BROADCAST As a key member of the Communications team, the Executive Producer is ... Support documentary and other long format filming requests including approvals, scheduling ...

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Executive Producer, Journalism and Production

West Palm Beach, FL โ€ข On-site

$90K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Key responsibilities

  • Own the quality, timeliness, impact, and operational execution of all journalistic content.

  • Translate the CEO's editorial vision into consistently exceptional productions.

  • Ensure all productions are delivered on schedule and meet professional standards.


Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Executive Producer
Location: West Palm Beach, FL (On-site)
Department: Journalism & Production
Reports To: Chief of Staff

About O'Keefe Media Group

O'Keefe Media Group (OMG) is a mission-driven investigative journalism organization dedicated to exposing corruption, corporate and government misconduct, and giving voice to whistleblowers. Through investigative reporting and cinematic storytelling, we seek to inform the public and hold powerful institutions accountable.

Position Summary

The Executive Producer is accountable for the overall success of O'Keefe Media Group's Journalism and Production departments. This position owns the quality, timeliness, impact, and operational execution of all journalistic content while translating the CEO's editorial vision into consistently exceptional productions.

Success in this role is measured by the organization's ability to consistently publish compelling investigative journalism, create lasting impact that benefits the public, execute projects efficiently, and grow audience trust and engagement.

Areas of Accountability Editorial Excellence

Objective: Deliver investigative journalism that advances OMG's mission and meets the highest editorial standards.

Measures of Success

  • High-impact investigative stories are consistently published.
  • Reporting maintains exceptional standards of accuracy, fairness, and legal defensibility.
  • Editorial priorities align with the organization's strategic objectives.
  • Published content strengthens OMG's reputation for investigative journalism.
Production Execution

Objective: Ensure all productions are delivered on schedule and meet professional production standards.

Measures of Success

  • Productions consistently meet publishing deadlines.
  • Video quality reflects broadcast and cinematic standards.
  • Multiple projects move efficiently through production simultaneously.
  • Production bottlenecks are minimized without sacrificing quality.
Team Performance

Objective: Build a high-performing Journalism and Production department capable of sustained excellence.

Measures of Success

  • Teams consistently achieve production objectives.
  • Employee performance and accountability improve over time.
  • Department turnover remains low while maintaining high standards.
  • Leadership succession and staff development strengthen organizational capacity.
Operational Effectiveness

Objective: Maximize the productivity and efficiency of Journalism and Production operations.

Measures of Success

  • Resources are effectively allocated across projects.
  • Production capacity increases without compromising quality.
  • Cross-functional collaboration supports organizational priorities.
  • Operational challenges are resolved before impacting production schedules.
Organizational Impact

Objective: Expand the reach and influence of OMG journalism.

Measures of Success

  • Audience engagement continues to grow.
  • Investigations generate meaningful public discussion and accountability.
  • Programming supports organizational growth and sustainability.
  • Journalism consistently advances the mission of O'Keefe Media Group.
Qualifications
  • Demonstrated success leading investigative journalism, news, documentary, or broadcast production organizations.
  • Proven experience managing multidisciplinary creative teams.
  • Strong editorial judgment and understanding of investigative reporting.
  • Experience overseeing complex productions from concept through publication.
  • Ability to execute multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.
  • Strong operational, strategic, and organizational leadership experience.
Performance Scorecard

Success in this position will primarily be evaluated by:

  • Consistent delivery of high-quality investigative journalism.
  • Timely execution of production schedules.
  • Department productivity and operational efficiency.
  • Audience growth and engagement.
  • Team performance, development, and retention.
  • Editorial accuracy and legal compliance.
  • Successful execution of the CEO's strategic vision.
  • Overall performance of the Journalism and Production departments.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • Opportunity to lead one of the nation's premier investigative journalism organizations