Job Description
Join Metro Chronicle Media's award-winning investigative team at our Manhattan headquarters. We're seeking a passionate Senior Investigative Journalist to uncover critical stories shaping urban landscapes and social justice. You'll lead in-depth investigations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and produce high-impact multimedia content for our 2M+ monthly readers. This role offers editorial autonomy, competitive benefits, and opportunities to shape national conversations.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex investigations into systemic issues affecting metropolitan communities
- Produce original multimedia content (print, digital, video) with editorial excellence
- Cultivate and maintain deep source networks across government, NGOs, and grassroots organizations
- Mentor junior journalists and develop investigative storytelling frameworks
- Collaborate with data visualization teams to enhance narrative impact
- Adhere to strict ethical standards and journalistic integrity protocols
- Publish 1-2 high-stakes investigations monthly across platforms
Qualifications
- 8+ years of professional journalism experience with 3+ in investigative reporting
- Proven track record of impactful investigations published in major outlets
- Expertise in FOIA requests, public records analysis, and undercover techniques
- Exceptional storytelling abilities across multiple mediums
- Portfolio demonstrating complex narrative projects with measurable impact
- Strong understanding of media law, ethics, and libel concerns
- Ability to work under deadline pressure with minimal supervision
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field