Job Description
Are you a relentless truth-seeker with a nose for breaking news? Metropolitan Global News is seeking a Senior Investigative Journalist to join our award-winning editorial team in the heart of New York City. We are looking for a storyteller who can turn complex data into compelling narratives that influence public discourse and hold power to account.
You will work on long-form projects, deep-dive investigations, and high-impact features that define the news cycle. If you have a proven track record of breaking exclusive stories and a passion for ethical, high-quality journalism, we want to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute in-depth investigative projects from ideation to publication.
- Cultivate and maintain a diverse network of high-level sources across various industries.
- Analyze large data sets and public records to uncover trends and hidden patterns.
- Collaborate with multimedia producers to enhance storytelling through visual and audio assets.
- Ensure all content meets the highest standards of journalistic integrity, accuracy, and legal compliance.
- Interview key figures, whistleblowers, and experts to build iron-clad narratives.
- Travel to on-the-ground locations as required for immersive reportage.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a fast-paced newsroom or investigative role.
- Exceptional writing skills with an ability to distill complex topics into engaging prose.
- Proven ability to break news and manage sensitive, high-stakes investigations.
- Strong grasp of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and public record databases.
- Proficiency in digital research tools and editorial content management systems.
- Unwavering commitment to objective reporting and journalistic ethics.