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 reporters 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.

The Editor will mentor investigative journalists, set priorities, and champion innovative storytelling across digital formats while aligning reporting with audience insights and newsroom objectives.

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

Investigative journalism

Editorial leadership

Team mentoring

Digital storytelling

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.