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Company

Floodlight · 2 days ago

Investigative Reporter

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Produce roughly four major stories, including at least one investigation, per quarter

Participate in editing and rigorous fact-checking

Assist colleagues in finding sources, records and data and fine-tuning story ideas

Meet virtually with full editorial team at least twice a week

Participate in audience development, including promoting stories on social media and making media appearances

Qualification

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Reporting experienceBreaking newsD.C. coverageRegulatory agency coveragePublic recordsStory form experimentationNut graph expertiseProject jugglingEthical journalismFlexibility in role

Required

At least five years of reporting experience

Experience covering Washington, D.C., state government or regulatory agency

A proven track record of breaking news/revealing new information

Resourceful and diligent — even politely persistently annoying

Strong writing and reporting skills

Excellent news judgment and commitment to accurate, ethical journalism

Ability to juggle shorter and longer-term stories and projects

An eye for how to nationalize a local story — or localize a national one

Nut graph expertise

Comfort with a job that is demanding and constantly evolving

Experience with data and public records

Enthusiasm for experimenting with various story forms

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with editors and colleagues

Benefits

25 days of vacation/PTO

12 paid holidays

10 days of medical/emergency/bereavement leave

12 weeks of paid parental leave

Floodlight reimburses health insurance premiums and other qualified health expenses up to the federal maximum (currently $529 per month for an individual and $1,067 per month for an individual and their family).

Floodlight provides a retirement 401(k) plan match of up to 4% on employee contributions to a pre- or post-tax plan.