Job Description
Join the Vanguard of Investigative Journalism
Are you a tenacious storyteller with a passion for uncovering the truth? Metropolitan Global News is seeking a Senior Investigative Journalist to join our award-winning editorial team in the heart of New York City. You will lead high-impact projects that challenge the status quo, hold power to account, and resonate with our global readership.
We provide the resources, legal backing, and creative freedom to pursue complex, long-form narratives that define the news cycle.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex, long-term investigative projects from conception to publication.
- Cultivate and maintain a robust network of high-level sources across diverse industries.
- Analyze large datasets and public records to uncover systemic trends and hidden stories.
- Collaborate with multimedia producers to translate investigations into engaging visual content.
- Adhere to the highest standards of journalistic ethics, accuracy, and rigorous fact-checking.
- Mentor junior reporters and provide editorial guidance on breaking news developments.
- Represent the publication in public forums, podcasts, and industry events.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in investigative or in-depth reporting.
- Proven track record of producing agenda-setting investigative work.
- Expertise in FOIA requests, data journalism, and digital research techniques.
- Exceptional narrative writing skills with a focus on human-centric storytelling.
- Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure deadlines while maintaining meticulous detail.
- Strong grasp of digital media trends and audience engagement strategies.