If you’re an investigative journalist with a nose for a story and a taste for collaborative working, we’d love to hear from you

SourceMaterial is looking for a senior investigative journalist to join our growing team.

The successful candidate will have significant proven reporting experience (this is not a graduate role), ideally in the form of long-lead projects, and be capable of initiating and delivering high-quality, original investigative work.

They will have a deep understanding of the reporting process, a commitment to best-practice, collaborative journalism, and a desire to help SourceMaterial grow.

How you’ll contribute

As a Senior Investigative Journalist, you will:

• Work collaboratively in a small team of experienced journalists under the direction of the Editor to design and carry out in-depth investigations
• Develop original story ideas
• Combine data work and traditional reporting techniques to produce high-impact journalism
• Collaborate with colleagues, partner organisations and mainstream media to maximise the reach of publications
• Share in developing the SourceMaterial project

Our ideal candidate has:

• At least five years’ experience of planning and producing high-quality investigative journalism
• A strong track record of published work
• Exemplary journalistic ethics and the ability to work to the highest standards
• Knowledge of media law and legal risks associated with investigative reporting
• The ability to generate and develop story ideas independently
• The ability to work collaboratively with mainstream media partners and colleagues
• Preference will be shown for candidates offering additional attributes such as digital and multimedia skills, foreign languages, data journalism, open-source intelligence techniques or coding

Why join us?

• The opportunity to work in a team of expert journalists
• A flexible work environment and the space to shape and continuously develop your role
• Fixed term initial one-year contract, with a view to extension

Location

Central London (remote working is not possible for this role). We cannot offer support for relocation. You must have the required work permits to work in the UK.

How to apply

Send us your CV, a short cover letter in English addressing the job criteria, and three published clips. You can email them to apply@source-material.org, with “Application: Senior investigative journalist” in the subject line, or apply via the Cision Jobs website.

Applications close on 9 February 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All submissions will be treated confidentially.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage candidates from historically disadvantaged or marginalised groups to apply.