Investigations Editor, Features

NEWS UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking an Investigations Editor to lead impactful, long-form journalism. The role involves spearheading high-stakes investigations, mentoring reporters, and ensuring the integrity of published work. The ideal candidate has extensive investigative experience, a strong portfolio, and a passion for public interest journalism. This position is based in London, with flexible working arrangements. Competitive benefits include health insurance and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full salary

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Access to exclusive events

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in investigations journalism from a national or major digital outlet.
• Proven ability to break significant stories and hold powerful institutions accountable.
• Experience with various investigative techniques, including data analysis and source development.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-form investigations from conception to publication.
• Manage and mentor junior reporters in investigations.
• Work closely with legal teams on ethical standards.
• Prepare narratives for different media formats.

Skills

Experience as a senior investigations writer

Portfolio of investigative work

Investigative tools usage

Understanding of media law

Project management skills

Passion for journalism

Job description

Overview

The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK, publishing hundreds of stories a day and reaching over 170m unique users digitally every month. Its exclusives set the news agenda and its campaigns have changed the lives of many. Delivering news, entertainment, and sports coverage to millions of readers every day. With a rich history spanning decades, we are dedicated to providing accurate, insightful, and engaging content across print and digital platforms.

The Sun has a mass-market audience and aims to appeal to a diverse audience in the UK and beyond.

Your Role

The Investigations Editor will be the driving force behind our long-form investigations, producing impactful, agenda-setting journalism. From in-depth features that expose wrongdoing to complex stories that hold power to account, your work will be central to our commitment to public interest reporting and will keep our huge audience on the edge of their seats.

Your work will appeal to both The Sun’s print audience, our loyal co.uk readers and paying Sun Club members.

Based in our London newsroom, you\'re a seasoned journalist with a talent for digging into complex topics and finding the hidden truths. You thrive on the challenge of long-term projects, piecing together information from multiple sources to build a compelling narrative. You will not only be the lead on major investigations but also a mentor and leader for a team of talented reporters.

This is a rare opportunity for a talented journalist to take on a prestigious role, with an unrivalled platform.

Your normal core working hours will be 40 hours per week within the operating hours/days as advised by your line manager. As per the News UK flexible working policy, this role is required to work from our London Bridge office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Any part-time working requests will be considered on an individual basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead high-impact, long-form investigations from conception to publication, ensuring they are thoroughly researched, legally sound, and compellingly written
• Writing for content across Club, appearing in video, online and paper.
• Pitch and execute ambitious investigative projects that address critical issues, generate public conversation, and cement our reputation for fearless journalism.
• Turnaround projects to a tight deadline.
• Utilise your network and investigative skills to uncover exclusive information, secure key documents, and cultivate sources to break major stories.
• Craft narratives that are both meticulously detailed and engaging for a wide audience, adapting your style to fit everything from an immersive digital feature to a concise print summary and for Club where appropriate
• Maintain the highest standards of journalistic ethics and accuracy, working closely with legal and editorial teams to ensure the integrity of all published work.
• Act as a senior figure within the newsroom, providing guidance, training, and support to junior reporters on investigative techniques, source development, and long-form storytelling.

Key Qualifications/Skills

• Extensive experience as a senior investigations writer or editor at a national news organisation or major digital outlet.
• An outstanding portfolio of published investigative work that demonstrates a proven ability to break significant stories and hold powerful institutions to account.
• A track record of using a wide range of investigative tools, from data analysis and public records requests to on-the-ground reporting and source cultivation.
• A deep understanding of media law, libel, and journalistic ethics.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing complex projects with long timelines and tight deadlines.
• A relentless drive to uncover the truth and a passion for public interest journalism.

Life at News

Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.

We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad an audience as possible, it is essential that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age, gender, ethnicity, disability, social class or sexuality, we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society. And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy.

At News UK, we take pride in our exceptional employee-led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers, and LGBTQ+ group News Is Out, and Next Gen.

Benefits

Some of our benefits include:

• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes
• ‘Bikes for Work’ and ‘Electric Car’ scheme
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
• 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year

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