We're hiring
We're hiring
SourceMaterial is looking for an investigative reporter to join our small team
SourceMaterial is looking for an investigative reporter to join our small team
Update May 31: The application process has now closed.
SourceMaterial, a non-profit investigative journalism project, is looking for a journalist to join our small but growing team.
Update May 31: The application process has now closed.
SourceMaterial publishes its own investigations, but our real impact comes through collaborations. (We have worked with partners including the BBC, NBC, The Times and The Guardian). The successful candidate will need to be comfortable with teamwork and sharing the results of their journalism.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and carry out in-depth investigations for publication by SourceMaterial and media partners across topics including business, politics, corruption and climate change.
- Work with colleagues to develop the SourceMaterial project and increase the impact of its reporting.
- Work collaboratively in a small team of experienced journalists under the direction of the Editor, SourceMaterial.
Key competencies
Essential:
- Experience of planning and producing pieces of investigative journalism
- A track record of work that has resulted in publication
- Knowledge of journalistic practice and the ability to work to the highest journalistic standards
- The ability to generate and develop story ideas independently
- The ability to work collaboratively, both with mainstream media partners and SourceMaterial colleagues
- Foreign language skills
- Qualifications in journalism or other investigative work
- Contacts with potential mainstream media partners
- Knowledge of media law and legal risks associated with investigative reporting
- Familiarity with specialist techniques including data management, open-source intelligence techniques, coding, or other relevant areas.
- Digital media and multimedia skills
What we can offer you
- The opportunity to work in a team of expert journalists who combine ambition with a rigorous and results-oriented approach
- A flexible work environment and the space to shape and continuously develop your role
- Fixed term one-year contract (with view to renew subject to funding)
- Competitive remuneration
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How to apply
Please send your CV, a short cover letter in English addressing the job criteria and including your salary expectations, and two or three published clips by emailing apply@source-material.org.