Job Description
Join Metro Pulse Media's award-winning investigative team where your stories shape public discourse. We're seeking a tenacious Senior Investigative Journalist to uncover truth in an era of misinformation. You'll produce high-impact multimedia stories for our digital-first platform, collaborating with editors, photographers, and data analysts. This role offers editorial independence, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to influence national conversations. Our newsroom champions diversity of thought and journalistic integrity.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex investigations with original reporting and data analysis
- Produce long-form articles, video documentaries, and podcasts
- Cultivate and maintain confidential source networks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on multimedia storytelling
- Adhere to strict ethical standards and fact-checking protocols
- Develop beat expertise in politics, business, or social justice
- Mentor junior journalists and contribute to editorial strategy
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional journalism experience
- Proven track record of investigative reporting portfolio
- Expertise in FOIA requests, public records research, and data journalism
- Exceptional storytelling skills across written, audio, and visual formats
- Demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines and breaking news
- Strong ethical compass and commitment to journalistic standards
- Proficiency in digital tools (CMS, Adobe Creative Suite, analytics)