Senior Editor: Investigations & Accountability

The City; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage

Twenty days PTO, holidays, sick and parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative, mission-driven newsroom environment

Job summary

A nonprofit news organization is seeking a Senior Editor to lead its accountability and investigative journalism efforts. The role involves managing a team of reporters and ensuring high-impact investigations that expose corruption and wrongdoing. Candidates must have over 10 years in journalism, at least 5 years in editing investigations, and a passion for local accountability reporting. Comprehensive benefits and a salary range of $140,000 - $165,000, depending on experience, are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in journalism and 5+ years editing investigations.
• Proven track record of delivering results in public interest.
• Strong ability to multitask and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conceive and edit ambitious investigative journalism.
• Manage a team of reporters to inspire their best work.
• Help set and fulfill our investigative agenda.
• Manage long-term projects involving multiple reporters.
• Drive accountability angles on day stories under pressure.
• Ensure clarity and engagement in investigative work.
• Cultivate a steady flow of investigative leads.
• Ensure precision editing and fact-checking.

Skills

Investigative reporting methods

Editorial judgment

Collaboration

Mentoring reporters

Job description

A nonprofit news organization is seeking a Senior Editor to lead its accountability and investigative journalism efforts. The role involves managing a team of reporters and ensuring high-impact investigations that expose corruption and wrongdoing. Candidates must have over 10 years in journalism, at least 5 years in editing investigations, and a passion for local accountability reporting. Comprehensive benefits and a salary range of $140,000 - $165,000, depending on experience, are offered.