Investigative Editor

The Baltimore Sun; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baltimore Sun is seeking an Editor to lead our digital-forward accountability team, guiding journalists to produce original, high-impact accountability journalism that examines how decisions are made and what the public needs to know to make informed choices.

The Editor will mentor a team of investigative reporters, set priorities, leverage digital storytelling tools, analyze engagement metrics, and collaborate with visuals, data, and audience teams to maximize impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of investigative journalism experience, including editorial leadership or producing/editing investigative projects.
• Willing to work irregular hours and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of investigative journalists, setting editorial priorities and maintaining high standards of accuracy, credibility, and impact.
• Identify opportunities for investigative projects and guide reporters in developing ideas into comprehensive investigative stories.
• Set investigative priorities by identifying gaps in coverage and guiding reporters toward stories that serve the public interest.
• Champion innovative storytelling by encouraging the team to leverage digital tools and multimedia formats to enhance reporting and engage audiences.
• Oversee audience strategy by analyzing engagement metrics, providing direction to grow readership, and aligning reporting with audience insights.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with visuals, data, and audience teams to maximize impact, including guiding video production and live-streaming initiatives when appropriate.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Investigative journalism

Team mentoring

Audience strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Baltimore Sun is seeking an Editor to lead our digital-forward accountability team. This role will lead the Baltimore Sun’s accountability reporting team, guiding journalists to produce original, high-impact accountability journalism that examines how decisions are made, where oversight breaks down, and what the public needs to know to make informed choices.

Essential Functions

• Lead and mentor a team of investigative journalists, setting editorial priorities and maintaining high standards of accuracy, credibility, and impact.


• Identify opportunities for investigative projects and guide reporters in developing ideas into comprehensive investigative stories.


• Set investigative priorities by identifying gaps in coverage and guiding reporters toward stories that serve the public interest.


• Champion innovative storytelling by encouraging the team to leverage digital tools and multimedia formats to enhance reporting and engage audiences.


• Oversee audience strategy by analyzing engagement metrics, providing direction to grow readership, and aligning reporting with audience insights.


• Lead cross-functional collaboration with visuals, data, and audience teams to maximize impact, including guiding video production and live-streaming initiatives when appropriate.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.


• 5+ years of investigative journalism experience, including editorial leadership or producing/editing investigative projects.


• Willing to work irregular hours and holidays as needed.

Salary Range: $85,000 – $100,000

Individual compensation may vary from the target range based on several factors, including experience, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.