Senior Investigative Reporter – City Journal

Manhattan Institute for Policy Research (MI)

California, US
Remote
Investigative journalism experience
Sourcing and breaking significant stories
Reporting that drives real change
The Senior Investigative Reporter will work on a new team focused on misgovernance and public accountability in California, operating through City Journal

Job Summary

  • The Senior Investigative Reporter will work on a new team focused on misgovernance and public accountability in California, operating through City Journal.
  • The role involves identifying under-covered or undiscovered stories about waste, fraud, and abuse, holding public actors accountable, and preserving public trust.
  • This is an 'impact journalism' role with the goal of making real and immediate change through compelling storytelling.

Matching Summary

The Senior Investigative Reporter will work on a new team focused on misgovernance and public accountability in California, operating through City Journal.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Investigative journalism experience
  • Sourcing and breaking significant stories
  • Reporting that drives real change
  • Document and record-based reporting

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial and self-driven
  • Resourceful and detail-oriented
  • On-the-ground reporting

Key Requirements

  • California-based
  • Five-plus years of experience
  • Demonstrated track record of reporting

Work Rights

California-based

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter