News Producer

Job Summary

The News Producer 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.