Sample Job Description
About the Role
We're seeking a detail-oriented Junior Investigative Reporter to join our editorial team. You'll conduct in-depth research, verify sources, and craft compelling long-form investigative articles that hold institutions accountable and inform the public. This role requires persistence, accuracy, and the ability to turn complex information into clear, impactful narratives.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive research using both primary and secondary sources to build evidentiary foundations for investigative stories
- Track and organize documents, public records, and data to support reporting
- Identify and interview expert sources while verifying all claims and attributions
- Write clear, engaging long-form articles that present complex investigations in accessible language
- Structure narratives that balance storytelling with rigorous fact-based reporting
- Fact-check all content thoroughly before publication, ensuring accuracy of every claim and citation
- Collaborate with editors to refine prose, strengthen arguments, and tighten story structure
- Manage article publication and distribution across digital platforms
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or related field
- 1-2 years of journalism or reporting experience (internships count)
- Strong research skills with ability to navigate public records and databases
- Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail
- Understanding of journalistic ethics and fact-checking standards
- Ability to manage multiple sources and organize complex information
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with investigative or long-form journalism
- Familiarity with FOIA requests and public records access
- Basic data journalism skills or willingness to learn
Tools & Platforms
You'll work with research tools like Perplexity, DocumentCloud, and Google Fact Check Explorer; writing platforms including Notion and Grammarly; fact-checking tools like FactCheckr; and publishing systems including WordPress and Buffer.