Investigative Reporter

Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc.; Charleston, Northern (SC, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Post and Courier in Charleston is seeking a hungry investigative reporter to join our public service watchdog team. You will produce deeply reported stories with a storyteller's touch and an eye for accountability, working with colleagues across the newsroom.

You'll tackle short-turn, mid-range and long-term investigations, including installments of our Uncovered series, and you will coach and collaborate with less experienced journalists to strengthen reporting across our organization.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success on short-turn, mid-range and long-term pieces.
• Excellent storytelling and writing skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others across the newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Produce deeply reported stories with context and accountability.
• Work independently and with projects team on long-term investigations.
• Contribute to Uncovered series installments and other watchdog work.

Skills

Narrative writing

Storytelling

Collaboration

Investigative reporting

Job description

Tired of the depressing story line in local journalism? At the Post and Courier in South Carolina, we have expanded across the state in recent years and we remain invested in our communities and the importance of powerful, in-depth journalism. Now we're looking for a great reporter to join a talented, hard-working Investigations & Public Service team based in Charleston. This team and their colleagues across the newsroom prove every day how vital newspapers still are.

Because of our watchdog work, government corruption has been exposed in every corner of the state. New attention has been trained on the threats of climate change and sea level rise. Women have greater protections from domestic violence. Police shootings are more thoroughly investigated. A powerful prosecutor and sheriffs have been forced from office over misconduct findings. And the truth behind one of the nation's deadliest prison riots finally saw the light of day.

The Post and Courier, winner of the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service and a six-time Pulitzer finalist since 2011, is looking to build on that record by adding an accomplished investigative reporter with exceptional narrative writing skills to its public service/watchdog team.

We are looking for a hungry and talented journalist with demonstrated success on short-turn, mid-range and long-term pieces. This journalist will concentrate on producing deeply reported stories with a storyteller's touch and an eye for angles that promise context and accountability. A proven ability to work with others is a must.

The position also offers plenty of opportunities to work independently and with other members of the projects team on long-term investigations, including installments of our acclaimed Uncovered series that shine a light on government corruption. No idea is too crazy or big. In recent years, we sent journalists to Senegal and Greenland in search of compelling tales to bring back to our readers.

What will move you to the top of our list:

You have a keen eye for critical stories that haven't been told; stories that make a real difference in people's lives.

You have strong writing skills, a love of language and a constant desire to hone your craft.

You still have the fierce, competitive edge of the underdog.

You enjoy coaching and working with less experienced but enthusiastic journalists across our news organization.

Who are we? The Post and Courier is one of the few independent, privately owned newspapers left in the United States. Our local owners have deep roots in the community and care deeply about the newspaper and its reputation.

We're South Carolina's largest and oldest newspaper and we're looking to grow. And we realize the best way to do that is to be relentlessly interesting and provide rock- solid content that people can't get anywhere else.

We are fortunate to live in a truly beautiful place that has great beaches and world-class restaurants. But South Carolina also has no shortage of challenges and compelling storylines that will keep even the most intrepid reporter busy for years.

The position reports to Glenn Smith, deputy managing editor for public service and investigations.

The Post and Courier is committed to building a diverse newsroom that reflects the people it covers and the audience it serves. Candidates are encouraged to highlight new perspectives they can bring to our team.