Founding Investigative Reporter

Jobgether; Remote; EUR 51 000 - 156 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading news organization is seeking a Founding Investigative Reporter in Austria. This fully remote role involves developing a newsroom and producing impactful journalism through rigorous investigations and storytelling. Candidates should have significant experience in investigative journalism with a portfolio demonstrating their work. Competitive annual compensation ranges from USD $60,000 to $180,000 based on experience and seniority. Join a team committed to maintaining high journalistic standards while shaping a new media landscape.

Leistungen

Flexible scheduling

Robust editorial support

Founding position influence

Qualifikationen

• Significant experience in investigative journalism or reporting.
• Portfolio demonstrating original reporting.
• Strong writing and editorial judgment.
• Experience with confidential sources.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Aufgaben

• Conceive and research investigative stories.
• Conduct original investigations using public records and data.
• Fact-check claims for accuracy.
• Produce content across formats like long-form investigations.
• Collaborate to refine investigative methodology.

Kenntnisse

Investigative journalism

Analytical rigor

Storytelling

Writing

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Jobbeschreibung

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Founding Investigative Reporter in Austria.

We are seeking a Founding Investigative Reporter to join an ambitious, evidence‑driven news organization dedicated to producing rigorous, high‑impact journalism. This role offers the unique opportunity to help build a newsroom from the ground up, shaping editorial standards, investigative methodology, and journalistic culture. You will tackle complex topics of national significance, uncovering new information, challenging established narratives, and producing deeply researched stories that inform the public and hold power accountable. Working independently and collaboratively, you will combine traditional reporting, data analysis, and document research to produce content across multiple formats. This is a high‑visibility, intellectually rewarding role for journalists committed to integrity, accuracy, and public service.

Accountabilities

• Conceive, research, and write investigative stories that uncover new information and hold institutions accountable.
• Conduct original investigations using public records, confidential sources, data analysis, and document verification.
• Fact‑check and audit major claims across outlets and formats to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Produce content across multiple formats, including long‑form investigations, breaking news, and analytical pieces.
• Uphold the highest journalistic ethics, intellectual honesty, and editorial standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to refine investigative methodology and support newsroom initiatives.

Requirements

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in investigative journalism, analytical rigor, and narrative skill.

• Significant experience in investigative journalism, research, or reporting at a recognized newsroom, investigative organization, or academic institution.
• Portfolio demonstrating original reporting, analytical depth, and intellectual rigor.
• Strong writing, storytelling, and editorial judgment with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience handling confidential sources and sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a small founding team.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Preferred: 5–10 years of focused investigative reporting at high‑standard news organizations; recognition through national or international journalism awards.

Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation ranging from USD $60,000–$180,000 based on experience and seniority.
• Fully remote role with flexible scheduling across Europe.
• Founding position with influence over investigative standards and newsroom practices.
• Access to robust editorial support and resources for sustained investigations.
• Opportunity to shape and grow a high‑impact investigative news organization from the ground up.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI‑powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top‑fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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