Job Description
Metropolitan Global News is seeking a tenacious and storytelling-driven Senior Investigative Journalist to join our award-winning editorial team in New York City. We are looking for a reporter who digs deeper, challenges the status quo, and has an unwavering commitment to truth and public accountability.
You will work on high-impact projects that shape public discourse, utilizing data-driven research and traditional field reporting to produce exclusive content that resonates with a global audience.
Responsibilities
- Lead long-form investigative projects from conception to publication.
- Cultivate and maintain a deep network of reliable sources across various sectors.
- Analyze complex data sets and public records to uncover hidden narratives.
- Collaborate with multimedia producers to enhance storytelling through video, graphics, and podcasts.
- Adhere to the highest standards of journalistic integrity and legal compliance.
- Mentor junior reporters and provide constructive editorial feedback.
- Represent the organization in professional forums and public speaking engagements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in investigative or hard-news journalism.
- Proven track record of publishing high-impact, award-winning investigative pieces.
- Advanced proficiency in public records requests and digital research tools.
- Strong understanding of media law, ethics, and libel standards.
- Excellent narrative writing skills with a mastery of editorial nuance.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines in a high-pressure newsroom environment.