California Investigative Reporter: Expose Waste & Reform

Manhattan Institute; California; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Four weeks paid vacation

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A prominent research organization is seeking a Senior Investigative Reporter focused on accountability in California. This role involves identifying under-covered stories on waste and fraud, collaborating with editors for impactful journalism, and employing varied reporting techniques. Candidates should have significant experience in investigative journalism and a commitment to accurate reporting, with a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits offered, including a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $225,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Five-plus years of experience in investigative journalism or similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to source and investigate significant stories.
• Experience with document- and record-based reporting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop under-covered or undiscovered stories on misgovernance.
• Collaborate with editors to produce rigorous investigative reporting.
• Drive reform by highlighting actionable information for public discourse.

Skills

Investigative journalism

Storytelling techniques

Public accountability reporting

On-the-ground reporting

Collaborative reporting

Spanish-language fluency

Job description

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