Job Description
Are you a storyteller with an unyielding commitment to the truth? The Metropolis Chronicle is seeking a seasoned Senior Investigative Journalist to join our award-winning editorial team in New York City. We are looking for an investigative powerhouse capable of uncovering systemic issues, holding power accountable, and producing high-impact, long-form journalism that resonates with a global audience.
This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of data-driven reporting and narrative excellence. If you are relentless, ethical, and ready to shape the national discourse, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex, long-term investigative projects from conception to publication.
- Conduct deep-dive research, analyze public records, and cultivate sensitive sources.
- Collaborate with the data visualization team to create compelling multimedia components.
- Maintain the highest standards of journalistic integrity, accuracy, and fact-checking.
- Write rigorous, high-impact features that demand transparency and reform.
- Provide mentorship and editorial guidance to junior reporters.
- Represent the publication in public forums, industry panels, and media appearances.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in newsroom investigative reporting.
- Demonstrated history of breaking major stories and securing exclusive access.
- Advanced proficiency in Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and legal research.
- Expertise in digital storytelling, multimedia integration, and data literacy.
- Impeccable ethical judgment and strong interpersonal skills for source management.
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines under high-pressure environments.