Job description
Northstar Media Group is seeking a Senior Investigative Journalist to join our dynamic newsroom in New York City. You will play a pivotal role in developing impactful stories, building trusted sources, and delivering compelling narratives across print, digital, and social media. This is a craft role for ambitious reporters who combine rigorous reporting with multimedia storytelling.
We value ethical, data-informed journalism and provide a culture of collaboration. If you are passionate about holding power to account and shaping public conversation, we want to hear from you.
Responsibility
- Develop and execute investigative reports from tip to publication
- Build and maintain a network of confidential sources and whistleblower contacts
- Design data driven stories and perform basic data analysis to uncover trends
- Collaborate with editors, photographers, and producers to craft multimedia packages
- Verify information with rigorous fact checking and corroboration
- Manage multiple stories with tight deadlines in a fast paced newsroom
- Pitch and map out enterprise stories with long term impact and accountability
- Mentor junior reporters on reporting techniques and ethics
Qualification
- Minimum 5 years of professional journalism experience with a track record of investigative reporting
- Strong ethics, accuracy, and verification mindset
- Proven ability to develop sources and protect confidentiality
- Proficiency in data journalism, including basic analytics and sourcing public datasets
- Excellent writing and editing skills with knowledge of AP style
- Experience with multimedia storytelling and digital platforms
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; willingness to travel as needed
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field