Job Description
Join Metro Pulse Media's award-winning investigative team at our downtown Manhattan headquarters. We're seeking a passionate Senior Investigative Journalist to uncover stories that matter in an era of digital transformation. You'll work with cutting-edge data tools and collaborate with award-winning editors to produce high-impact multimedia stories for our national audience. Our newsroom values bold reporting, ethical storytelling, and innovative narrative techniques. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that champions journalistic excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex investigations into local and national issues with public interest implications
- Develop original story ideas and pitch compelling multimedia narratives
- Conduct in-depth interviews, document reviews, and FOIA requests
- Collaborate with editors, photographers, and video producers to create cohesive packages
- Verify facts rigorously and maintain strict journalistic ethics standards
- Write and edit articles for print, web, and mobile platforms
- Build and maintain trusted sources across government, business, and community sectors
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional journalism experience with investigative reporting portfolio
- Demonstrated ability to break significant stories and hold power accountable
- Expertise in data journalism, public records research, and source cultivation
- Strong writing skills with ability to adapt tone for diverse platforms
- Proficiency in digital tools (CMS, audio/video editing, data visualization)
- Journalism degree or equivalent professional certification required
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects
- Portfolio showcasing high-impact investigative work