Mother Jones, Center for Investigative Reporting announce merger
The following was obtained by Talking Biz News: SAN FRANCISCO – Two of America’s most storied and trusted investigative news organizations, Mother Jones and The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR), are poised to merge and become a multimedia nonprofit news outlet, providing in-depth reporting across every platform where people get their news, from online and social […]
WaPo, Jones debut Freedom of Information Act column
The following excerpt was sent out from The Washington Post: The Washington Post today announces the first installment of “Revealing Records,” a new column anchored by Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Director Nate Jones. The first-of-its kind column from the investigations desk takes readers behind the scenes in unearthing public records, exposing the countless secrets […]
The Blacklight is looking for investigative journalists
Come work with us! The Blacklight is looking for talented and experienced freelance investigative journalists. Send us your pitches! ABOUT THE COMPANY The Blacklight is the Amsterdam News’ investigative unit. It is dedicated to exposing wrongdoing and uncovering the truth wherever it may be, with focus on stories that impact communities of color in the […]
WBUR and ProPublica hiring for new investigative unit
WBUR and ProPublica have launched an investigative initiative which will look into work for both nonprofit organizations throughout New England. The outlets are also hiring for an investigative reporter for the new venture, reports the Journal. The hiring will be done jointly by WBUR and ProPublica. The new reporter will be joining the WBUR Investigations […]
Stanton, Dare-Bryan named 2019 Spotlight Fellows
Mike Stanton and Christine Haughney Dare-Bryan have been selected as the Boston Globe’s 2019 Spotlight Fellows. The duo recently worked on the Netflix investigative series Rotten, which exposes the corruption, waste, and health hazards prevalent in the global food supply chain. The “overarching takeaway from the series is that the business of food is sprawling, […]
