Investigations Editor - Reporter

Date Posted	April 23, 2026
Industry	Digital Media
Specialty	Politics
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Remote / Telecommute	Telecommute
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	$115,000 - $125,000

Description:

Job Description

Raw Story has been breaking stories the mainstream press won’t touch for more than two decades — and we answer to no one but our readers. We’re independently owned, free from billionaire influence and political pressure, which means our newsroom pursues the truth wherever it leads.

We’re looking for an experienced, relentless Investigations Editor and Reporter to lead our exclusive content team while producing high-impact original reporting of their own. This is a hands-on leadership role for a journalist who thrives on both managing reporters and chasing stories.

If you’re driven to expose wrongdoing, move fast on breaking news, and deliver journalism that holds power to account, we want to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead Raw Story’s investigative team, mentoring reporters and developing stories from pitch to publication

• Assign, edit, and publish high-impact investigative and enterprise reporting

• Generate original scoops and exclusive stories with urgency and authority

• Write timely, engaging articles based on breaking news, often on tight deadlines

• Balance longer-term investigations with daily content

• Build and maintain sources, pursue document-driven reporting, and identify underreported angles

• Partner with the Editor-in-Chief to shape editorial strategy and investigative priorities

• Use analytics and audience insights to refine story selection

• Ensure accuracy, fairness, and adherence to legal and editorial standards across all content

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in political or investigative journalism, including leadership experience

• Proven track record of breaking news, enterprise reporting, and impactful investigations

• Strong editing skills and experience managing reporters or small teams

• Ability to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy or editorial judgment

• Deep understanding of U.S. politics and the current media landscape

• Experience developing sources and working with documents, records, or FOIA 

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, digital-first newsroom environment

• Exceptional writing ability; a writing/editing test will be part of the application process

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $115,000–$125,000, depending on experience

• Health insurance with minimal employee contribution

• 401(k) with a 3% employer match plus an additional 3% employer contribution

To Apply

Send your cover letter, resume, and clips to applicant@rawstory.com.
Please include links to your best investigative work and share story ideas you believe deserve immediate attention.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Raw Story is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive newsroom and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.