Senior Editor, Research

ProPublica

New York City, US
$150,000 to $170,000; not specified; benefits incl...
Remote
Investigative research leadership
Public records research
Financial and government research
We are seeking a senior editor to lead ProPublica’s growing research team, guiding high-impact investigative work across the newsroom while supporting rigorous, collaborative and responsive research at scale

Job Summary

  • We are seeking a senior editor to lead ProPublica’s growing research team, guiding high-impact investigative work across the newsroom while supporting rigorous, collaborative and responsive research at scale.
  • Researchers typically balance two to three long-term projects while fielding short-term needs, providing expertise in public records, financial and government research, open-source intelligence and advanced verification.
  • We are dedicated to improving our newsroom, in part by better reflecting the people we cover.

Matching Summary

We are seeking a senior editor to lead ProPublica’s growing research team, guiding high-impact investigative work across the newsroom while supporting rigorous, collaborative and responsive research at scale.

Salary

$150,000 to $170,000; Not specified; Benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Investigative research leadership
  • Public records research
  • Financial and government research
  • Open-source intelligence (OSINT)
  • Advanced verification techniques
  • Managing research resources budget

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative team culture
  • Curiosity and shared success
  • Professional growth
  • Inclusive environment

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years newsroom/research experience
  • 5+ years managing research team
  • Experience managing budget
  • Experience negotiating contracts
  • Eligible to work in the U.S.

Work Rights

Eligible to work in the U.S.

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