Bigger than ENRON - Creative Producer, Transmedia Strategist, or Investigative Narrative Writer

Posted 2 days ago

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Summary

Job Description ​Overview: I am looking for an experienced Creative Producer, Transmedia Strategist, or Investigative Narrative Writer to help shape, package, and commercialize an extraordinary real-world story. I have uncovered and forensically documented a multi-billion dollar public funding and grant fraud scheme involving government pass-through agencies, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and systemic non-profit capital hoarding. The investigative groundwork is complete—including audited IRS filings, state data practice requests, FOIA acknowledgments, and direct whistleblowing communications submitted to federal oversight agencies (OIG DOJ, HUD, Treasury). ​Now, the goal is to translate these complex financial ledgers, legal proffers, and whistleblowing evidence into compelling media assets—whether for a multi-part investigative podcast, documentary series, book proposition, or high-profile journalistic exposure. ​Key Responsibilities ​Narrative Structuring: Take dense forensic financial data, tax returns (IRS Form 990s), and federal/state regulatory filings and translate them into a gripping, accessible story structure. ​Media Packaging & Pitching: Develop pitch decks, treatment summaries, or series bibles targeted at major publishers, podcast networks, production houses, or investigative media outlets. ​Monetization Strategy: Advise on the best avenues to monetize this IP across multiple platforms (docuseries, books, investigative journalism series, etc.). ​Collaboration: Work directly with the primary whistleblower/investigator to maintain factual accuracy while maximizing dramatic hook and public engagement. ​Preferred Qualifications ​Proven track record as a Creative Producer, Development Executive, Transmedia Producer, or Investigative Ghostwriter/Journalist. ​Strong background or comfort working with true crime, financial crime, whistleblowing narratives, or institutional exposes. ​Experience packaging intellectual property (IP) for TV, streaming, film, or podcast production networks. ​Exceptional story-crafting ability, with an understanding of how to turn complex legal and audit documents into a high-stakes narrative human story. ​How to Apply ​In your proposal, please provide: ​ A short intro detailing your relevant experience with financial, true-crime, or investigative media/storytelling projects. ​Examples or links to past projects, pitch decks, published works, or media packages you’ve developed or produced. ​Your initial thoughts on how you would approach packaging a high-stakes, real-time investigative exposure.

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 3-6 months
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  • Intermediate
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  • Remote Job
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Creative Writing
Article
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:yesterday
  • Interviewing:
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  • Invites sent:
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  • Unanswered invites:
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About the client
Member since May 18, 2026
  • United States
    Minneapolis6:59 PM
  • 1 hire, 1 active
  • Media & Entertainment
    Small company (2-9 people)

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