Job Description
Join Metro Chronicle's award-winning investigative team at the heart of media innovation. We're seeking a bold storyteller to uncover truths that shape public discourse. This role offers unparalleled access to high-stakes stories, cutting-edge digital tools, and a collaborative newsroom environment where your voice drives change. You'll work alongside Pulitzer-winning journalists while developing deep expertise in data journalism and multimedia storytelling.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex investigative projects with national impact
- Develop and maintain confidential source networks
- Produce multimedia content (print, video, podcasts)
- Analyze datasets to uncover hidden patterns
- Mentor junior journalists and interns
- Collaborate with editors to shape editorial strategy
- Adhere to journalistic ethics and fact-checking standards
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional journalism experience
- Proven track record of investigative reporting
- Expertise in FOIA requests and public records
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Tableau)
- Strong portfolio of published investigative work
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure
- Deep understanding of media law and ethics
- Experience with multimedia production (video/audio editing)