Investigative Journalist

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Uncover the truth by conducting deep research, exposing corruption, and holding powerful institutions accountable through rigorous reporting

$40,000 – $120,00045% Remote4 careerDetailPage.levels

General Reporter → Investigative Reporter → Senior Investigative Reporter → Investigative Editor / Director

$120k

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Investigative Journalists conduct in-depth research to uncover wrongdoing, corruption, fraud, and systemic failures that affect the public interest. They spend weeks or months on a single story, using public records, data analysis, source cultivation, and legal research. They work for newspapers, digital outlets, nonprofits, and broadcast networks. Industry Demand: niche but growing — nonprofit investigative journalism organizations are expanding as traditional newsrooms shrink, creating new opportunities for skilled investigators

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✓Create real impact by exposing wrongdoing and driving reform

✓Intellectual challenge combining research, writing, and detective work

✓Growing nonprofit and digital journalism sector

✓Remote work increasingly available for research-heavy roles

✓Some of the most prestigious and impactful journalism work

💰 Salary Range

Entry

$40K

Senior

$120K

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