Job Description
Join our award-winning investigative team at Global News Network, where fearless journalism meets digital innovation. We're seeking a Senior Investigative Journalist to uncover critical stories that shape public discourse. This role combines deep investigative rigor with multimedia storytelling expertise to produce impactful, evidence-based reporting. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop groundbreaking investigations while mentoring junior journalists and maintaining the highest ethical standards. Our newsroom offers cutting-edge resources, editorial independence, and a culture that values bold, truth-seeking journalism.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex investigations using advanced research techniques, data analysis, and source cultivation
- Produce in-depth multimedia stories (print, video, podcast) with compelling narrative arcs
- Develop and maintain trusted sources across government, corporate, and community sectors
- Mentor junior journalists while maintaining rigorous editorial standards and fact-checking protocols
- Collaborate with designers and developers to create interactive data visualizations and immersive storytelling experiences
- Represent the organization at industry events and contribute thought leadership to media discourse
- Adhere to AP Stylebook and journalistic ethics while meeting aggressive deadlines
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years of professional investigative journalism experience with proven portfolio of impactful stories
- Expertise in FOIA requests, public records research, and advanced data journalism techniques
- Demonstrated ability to break significant stories that drive policy or social change
- Mastery of multimedia production tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Audacity)
- Strong network of confidential sources and experience working with sensitive information
- Journalism degree or equivalent professional certification required
- Exceptional writing, editing, and narrative construction skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines while maintaining journalistic integrity