Investigative Journalist: Wales’ Environment Reporter

Initiative for Nature Conservation Cymru; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental conservation organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an investigative journalist for a full-time position aimed at addressing Welsh environmental issues. This role requires a degree in journalism or a related field, with proven experience in investigative work and strong knowledge of Welsh environmental policies. The ideal candidate will possess excellent data analysis and stakeholder management skills and must be proficient in the Welsh language. The position offers a starting salary of £28,000 and potential for permanency.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in journalism or environmental policy.
• Legal awareness of UK media law.
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Conceive and deliver investigations on Welsh nature issues.
• Gather and verify evidence using interviews and data analysis.
• Produce clear, accessible outputs for public audiences.
• Manage source relationships ethically.

Skills

Investigative journalism

Environmental science knowledge

Data analysis skills

Stakeholder management

Welsh language proficiency

Education

Degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Data visualisation software

Data analysis software

Job description

An environmental conservation organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an investigative journalist for a full-time position aimed at addressing Welsh environmental issues. This role requires a degree in journalism or a related field, with proven experience in investigative work and strong knowledge of Welsh environmental policies. The ideal candidate will possess excellent data analysis and stakeholder management skills and must be proficient in the Welsh language. The position offers a starting salary of £28,000 and potential for permanency.