Engagement Reporter

ProPublica

New York City, United States
Base: $85,000 to $120,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
On-site
Crowdsourced investigations
Community-driven stories
Accountability journalism
ProPublica is seeking an Engagement Reporter to contribute to their investigative journalism through community outreach and crowdsourced investigations. The ideal candidate should have journalism experience, strong engagement skills, and a passion for accountability reporting

Job Summary

  • Engagement reporters do ProPublica’s signature crowdsourced investigations, using everything from callouts and tip lines to citizen-fueled science.
  • As an engagement reporter, you’ll team up with colleagues across the country to gather evidence and receipts for hard-hitting, community-driven stories.
  • This journalism has led to impact big and small, from equipping patients with better information to a promised $2 billion to fix Idaho public school buildings.

Matching Summary

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ProPublica is seeking an Engagement Reporter to contribute to their investigative journalism through community outreach and crowdsourced investigations. The ideal candidate should have journalism experience, strong engagement skills, and a passion for accountability reporting.

Salary

Base: $85,000 to $120,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • crowdsourced investigations
  • community-driven stories
  • accountability journalism
  • creative outreach strategies
  • strong news sense
  • collaborative project work

Nice-to-have

  • citizen-fueled science
  • service journalism opportunities
  • patience and organizational acumen

Key Requirements

  • at least three years of journalism experience
  • experience reporting on injustices
  • track record of creative outreach
  • active, excellent listener
  • thoughtful writer
  • ability to work independently
  • eligibility to work in the U.S.

Work Rights

Not specified

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