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The Lever seeks a senior investigative reporter

The Lever is looking for an enterprising and aggressive senior investigative reporter with a lengthy track record of delivering groundbreaking national scoops that break through the noise and facilitate change.

The reporter will be a reliable self-starter, using their deep well of sources, mastery of open-record requests, and data-analysis prowess to generate ambitious investigative reports on political and financial corruption. And they must have the writing chops to transform weeks or months of reporting into a clear and compelling narrative.

This is a senior-level hire — only candidates with extensive experience producing high-caliber investigations related to government and corporate accountability will be considered. This is a fully remote and full-time, salaried position with benefits including a generous health care stipend, office expense reimbursements, and paid time off.

Salary Range: $80,000-$120,000

Qualifications:

  • At least seven years experience as a reporter, with at least three years focused on investigations.
  • Extensive experience filing record requests, tracking political donations, and scrutinizing business records.
  • A proven history of delivering impactful investigative reporting projects.
  • A strong grasp of what makes for a good Lever story.
  • A keen ability to track and respond to the ever-shifting news cycle.
  • Proven aptitude in hitting deadlines and filing clean and accurate copy on complex, highly scrutinized matters.
  • Comfort and proficiency in operating independently, while also working in harmony with a small team of hardworking remote journalists.
  • Commitment to The Lever’s subscriber-supported model and approach to accountability journalism.
  • The passion, imagination, and ambition needed to build a transformative news organization.

How To Apply:

Send a cover letter, resume, references, salary requirements, and three clips to jobs@levernews.com

For more details click here.

Mariam Ahmed

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