💼 About This Role

You'll join ProPublica's team covering the Southwest, focusing on investigative stories with national resonance that bring about change. You'll pursue accountability journalism on issues like government mismanagement and environmental impact. This role offers the chance to work for a highly respected nonprofit newsroom.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Produce investigative stories focused on the Southwest
• Develop pitches for coverage of Native American issues
• Report on state government accountability in Arizona or Utah
• Collaborate with team and external news organizations

📋 Requirements

• At least 5 years of investigative reporting experience
• Proven track record of accountability journalism
• Experience with data analysis and creative reader engagement
• Willingness to travel for assignments and training

✨ Nice to Have

• Experience covering the Southwest region
• Familiarity with Native American communities and issues
• Ability to work on both quick and long-term investigations

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🏖️ Health benefits included
• 💰 Competitive salary with equity considerations
• 🤝 Collaborative newsroom environment
• ✈️ Travel opportunities for assignments and events

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter Phone Screen· 30 min
2. 2Technical Assessment· 1 hour
3. 3On-site or Video Interview· 2-3 hours

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