Investigative Reporters & Editors, Inc.
Investigative/On-the-Ground Reporter
Investigative Reporters & Editors, Inc., Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11220
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Job Summary
***This is NOT your typical reporter job posting and may sound counterintuitive to traditional mainstream media reporters*** Status Coup News is the leading independent news outlet reporting ON-THE-GROUND across America on stories the mainstream media typically ignores and/or abandons. We are known for in-the-trenches reporting that covers forgotten communities and stories while lifting the voices of Americans not typically given one by mainstream media. Now we’re looking for a full-time reporter to report in-the-field across the country, and when not traveling in-the-field, pursue and break investigative stories on political corruption, exploitation of workers, environmental disasters/corporate sacrifice zones, the new Gilded Age (gentrification, shrinking middle class, AI and automation replacing jobs, poverty, increasing homelessness), and much more. Simply put—we're not a traditional mainstream media outlet built around covering the political “horse race,” hot news of the day, and safeguarding access to politicians. We exist outside the corporate media echo chamber with a mission to highlight the voices of forgotten and ignored communities while also exposing corruption and injustice. We currently have 409,000 subscribers on YouTube and are growing rapidly. Our investigative/on-the-ground reporter will be expected to: Identify stories that resonate with our audience and are being underreported and/or ignored by mainstream media. Build a rolodex of sources for stories you are covering in order to break news (activists, community members, government or corporate insiders, etc). Based on your source building, dig for and, when possible, obtain confidential documents that would help break news/expose corruption. Find and book guests for interviews ON-THE-GROUND and in-studio (activists, community members, experts, etc). Cover protests and other live events on-the-ground. Write news stories on our Substack and other platforms. When needed, produce videos based off your interviews. When not reporting on-the-ground, host full-hour livestreams on our YouTube channel. When not reporting on-the-ground, record videos on stories you're covering and relevant news stories. Who We ARE Looking For: 2-4 years reporting experience (preferably with on-camera experience). If no on-camera experience, ability to quickly develop and grow on-camera. Passionate and charismatic journalist who can both report/break news AND also attract viewers through their personality and charisma. HUNGER. Journalistic skills/on-camera delivery can be taught and improved—hunger and curiosity can't. Subscribes to a “f*ck the echo chamber philosophy.” Has the ability to explain and persuade audiences on the BIG PICTURE. Embraces multi-tasking and helping us grow. Unafraid to challenge politicians, the powerful, and even ignorant folks on-the-ground. Able to juggle and handle day-to-day-reporting with lots of incoming fire. Who We ARE NOT Looking For: A traditional “neutral” (robot) reporter. A reporter seeking to join the cushy club by becoming pals with political and corporate insiders. A reporter who thinks they already know it all and is not open to learning. A reporter who is laser-focused on only a few topics/issues. We love activists, but we’re not looking for a political activist in this role. Skills/Experience Requirements
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information. - Willing to travel for on-the-ground reporting (depending on story—it could be for a few days; it could be for 7-10 days) - Strong on-camera presence and delivery - Ability to handle breaking news and tense situations on-the-ground - Strong writing skills - Schedule flexibility (some nights and weekend work) - Prefer someone with vehicle/ability to drive for nearby reporting assignments Education Requirements Bachelors Degree in journalism or related field This is a full-time, remote position (with travel based on reporting assignments). We offer competitive pay, health insurance, vacation time, and ability to grow as the company does. The starting salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 and is commensurate with experience and skill set. Some of the benefits employees enjoy are two weeks paid vacation, sick days, and health benefits. Status Coup News is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all races, gender identities, sexual orientation and generation as well as people with disabilities. If this sounds like the place and position for you, please send a cover letter, resume, 3-4 links to any on-camera and/or written work you've done, and a list of three references to: info@statuscoup.com and include "Investigative/On-the-ground reporter" in the email subject line. Cover letters that exemplify passion, uniqueness, and a little daringness will be favored.
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***This is NOT your typical reporter job posting and may sound counterintuitive to traditional mainstream media reporters*** Status Coup News is the leading independent news outlet reporting ON-THE-GROUND across America on stories the mainstream media typically ignores and/or abandons. We are known for in-the-trenches reporting that covers forgotten communities and stories while lifting the voices of Americans not typically given one by mainstream media. Now we’re looking for a full-time reporter to report in-the-field across the country, and when not traveling in-the-field, pursue and break investigative stories on political corruption, exploitation of workers, environmental disasters/corporate sacrifice zones, the new Gilded Age (gentrification, shrinking middle class, AI and automation replacing jobs, poverty, increasing homelessness), and much more. Simply put—we're not a traditional mainstream media outlet built around covering the political “horse race,” hot news of the day, and safeguarding access to politicians. We exist outside the corporate media echo chamber with a mission to highlight the voices of forgotten and ignored communities while also exposing corruption and injustice. We currently have 409,000 subscribers on YouTube and are growing rapidly. Our investigative/on-the-ground reporter will be expected to: Identify stories that resonate with our audience and are being underreported and/or ignored by mainstream media. Build a rolodex of sources for stories you are covering in order to break news (activists, community members, government or corporate insiders, etc). Based on your source building, dig for and, when possible, obtain confidential documents that would help break news/expose corruption. Find and book guests for interviews ON-THE-GROUND and in-studio (activists, community members, experts, etc). Cover protests and other live events on-the-ground. Write news stories on our Substack and other platforms. When needed, produce videos based off your interviews. When not reporting on-the-ground, host full-hour livestreams on our YouTube channel. When not reporting on-the-ground, record videos on stories you're covering and relevant news stories. Who We ARE Looking For: 2-4 years reporting experience (preferably with on-camera experience). If no on-camera experience, ability to quickly develop and grow on-camera. Passionate and charismatic journalist who can both report/break news AND also attract viewers through their personality and charisma. HUNGER. Journalistic skills/on-camera delivery can be taught and improved—hunger and curiosity can't. Subscribes to a “f*ck the echo chamber philosophy.” Has the ability to explain and persuade audiences on the BIG PICTURE. Embraces multi-tasking and helping us grow. Unafraid to challenge politicians, the powerful, and even ignorant folks on-the-ground. Able to juggle and handle day-to-day-reporting with lots of incoming fire. Who We ARE NOT Looking For: A traditional “neutral” (robot) reporter. A reporter seeking to join the cushy club by becoming pals with political and corporate insiders. A reporter who thinks they already know it all and is not open to learning. A reporter who is laser-focused on only a few topics/issues. We love activists, but we’re not looking for a political activist in this role. Skills/Experience Requirements
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information. - Willing to travel for on-the-ground reporting (depending on story—it could be for a few days; it could be for 7-10 days) - Strong on-camera presence and delivery - Ability to handle breaking news and tense situations on-the-ground - Strong writing skills - Schedule flexibility (some nights and weekend work) - Prefer someone with vehicle/ability to drive for nearby reporting assignments Education Requirements Bachelors Degree in journalism or related field This is a full-time, remote position (with travel based on reporting assignments). We offer competitive pay, health insurance, vacation time, and ability to grow as the company does. The starting salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 and is commensurate with experience and skill set. Some of the benefits employees enjoy are two weeks paid vacation, sick days, and health benefits. Status Coup News is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all races, gender identities, sexual orientation and generation as well as people with disabilities. If this sounds like the place and position for you, please send a cover letter, resume, 3-4 links to any on-camera and/or written work you've done, and a list of three references to: info@statuscoup.com and include "Investigative/On-the-ground reporter" in the email subject line. Cover letters that exemplify passion, uniqueness, and a little daringness will be favored.
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