Job Description
Are you a tenacious storyteller with a nose for the truth? Metropolitan Global News is seeking a seasoned Senior Investigative Journalist to join our award-winning editorial team in the heart of New York City. We are looking for an individual who thrives on deep-dive reporting, uncovering complex narratives, and holding power to account through rigorous, ethical journalism.
You will work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning editors and data analysts to produce high-impact long-form content that shapes public discourse. If you are passionate about transformative reporting and possess an unwavering commitment to journalistic integrity, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex investigative projects from conception to final publication.
- Cultivate and maintain a deep network of reliable, high-level sources.
- Analyze large datasets and public records to uncover trends and hidden information.
- Collaborate with multimedia producers to translate investigative findings into digital storytelling assets.
- Ensure all content meets the highest standards of accuracy, legal scrutiny, and ethical guidelines.
- Conduct thorough fact-checking and provide detailed source documentation.
- Mentor junior reporters and contribute to the editorial strategy of the newsroom.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in investigative or in-depth reporting.
- Proven track record of publishing impactful stories in major national or regional outlets.
- Advanced proficiency in FOIA requests and public records research.
- Expertise in data journalism tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python, or data visualization software).
- Exceptional narrative writing skills with a keen eye for human-centric storytelling.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing long-term, sensitive investigations.