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ICIJ is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Current opportunities:

Deputy managing editor

ICIJ is looking to hire a Deputy Managing Editor who will be responsible for overseeing in-depth, independent investigative stories that hold the powerful to account and that uncover broken systems, incisively and in the public interest. It is an opportunity to independently investigate some of the most important topics of our time, to tell stories that bring startling truths to light, to optimize analysis and coverage, and to do so with a fiercely committed, award-winning team. This position reports to the Managing Editor.

Principal duties and responsibilities

  • To work closely with the Managing Editor, helping to oversee cross border journalistic projects.
  • Supervise reporters, editors, data and technology and online publications.
  • Expand and deepen global coverage.
  • Oversee, edit and write breaking news when appropriate.
  • Coordinate diverse teams of reporters in different time zones and different languages.
  • Collaborate closely with the leadership team.
  • Be at all times an ambassador for ICIJ.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills and qualifications

  • Minimum of 15 years in news required .
  • News desk experience of 3-5 years required.
  • Minimum of 5 years management experience required.
  • Washington, D.C.,-based preferred; EST time zone required.
  • Fluent in English (speech and writing) required.
  • Familiarity with other cultures and languages.

Key competencies

  • Strong writing, editing and communication skills.
  • Good collaboration skills.
  • Strong sense of integrity, honesty, and ethics.
  • Flexible and collaborative work style.

Terms of employment

This is a full-time exempt position (40 hours/week), preferably based in Washington, D.C. Due to the international nature of ICIJ, work outside of business hours will be required occasionally.

The salary range for this position is approximately $140,000 to $160,000 (plus health, leave and other benefits), commensurate with skills and experience.

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to job@icij.org subject line: “ Deputy Managing Editor.” Applications close Dec. 4, 2023.  

Investigative Journalist

ICIJ is seeking an Investigative Journalist to join its team. This journalist will be responsible for researching, writing, and editing independent investigative stories that hold the powerful to account and that uncover broken systems, incisively and in the public interest. It is an opportunity to independently investigate some of the most important topics of our time, to tell stories that bring startling truths to light, to optimize analysis and coverage, and to do so with a fiercely committed, award-winning team.

Principal duties and responsibilities

  • Research, report, write, and edit stories as part of ICIJ’s global investigations.
  • Work collaboratively with ICIJ’s fact-checkers to ensure that the stories comply with ICIJ’s standards.
  • Collaborate closely with others on different stories.
  • Participate on ICIJ’s collaboration platforms.
  • Present at conferences.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills and qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years professional experience in news required.
  • Proven track record in finding stories that have high public interest, including delivering copy on deadline.
  • Fluent in English (speech and writing) required.

Key competencies

  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong sense of integrity, honesty, and ethics
  • Flexible and collaborative work style

Hours of work

This is a full-time exempt position (40 hours/week). Due to the international nature of ICIJ work outside of business hours will be required.

To apply: Send your CV with a cover letter and relevant clippings/portfolio to Maryse Sulimma and Fergus Shiel at job@icij.org, subject line “Investigative Journalist.” Applications close July 21, 2023.