Job description
Join a premier newsroom in New York as a Senior Journalist. This full-time role demands investigative rigor, storytelling finesse, and the ability to produce accurate, impact-driven reporting under tight deadlines.
As a key member of our editorial team, you will develop source networks, craft compelling narratives across platforms, and mentor junior reporters. A commitment to ethics, accuracy, and reader trust is essential.
Responsibility
- Lead investigative reporting from concept to publication across print and digital platforms.
- Develop and manage a network of sources; verify information with accuracy and fairness.
- Collaborate with editors and producers to plan coverage and audience engagement strategies.
- Produce clear, concise, and compelling stories in line with AP style and newsroom standards.
- Mentor junior reporters and contribute to newsroom training initiatives.
- Pitch and develop digital-first content, including data-driven stories and multimedia packages.
- Monitor breaking news and respond quickly with verified reporting during high-pressure events.
- Uphold ethical journalism, transparency, and accountability in all work.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field; master's preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of professional reporting experience, with a strong portfolio of investigative work.
- Proficiency in AP Style and newsroom workflow; experience with newsroom CMS and analytics tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; strong sources development and interviewing skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment; strict adherence to deadlines.
- Strong data journalism skills; ability to translate data into compelling stories and visuals.
- Multimedia storytelling skills including video, audio, or podcasts are a plus.
- Ethical judgment and commitment to accuracy, fairness, and transparency.