InvestigateWest is seeking a full-time investigative editor to oversee a team of staff reporters and freelancers working across the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 2009 as a nonprofit, InvestigateWest is dedicated to producing change-making investigative journalism for the region, and over the years our work has resulted in a dozen new state laws and a number of other significant reforms. This editor will oversee the reporting team’s work on a day-to-day basis, collaborate with a second editor, and report to the executive director.

This leadership role is full-time and includes benefits. We are open to editors working remotely from home anywhere in the state of Washington, Oregon or Idaho.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a track record of editing impactful data-driven and narrative investigations.

• Has experience managing a team of 3-6 reporters who are juggling short- and long-term projects.

• Aspires to great storytelling and studies the giants of the craft.

• Takes pride in helping others do their best work.

• Can work both independently and collaboratively.

• Knows how to spot an accountability/investigative target in a reporter’s unfocused pitch.

• Can support reporters fighting public records fights, provide source suggestions and assist in finding research/data.

• Brings a little extra to the table (like data skills, narrative chops, engagement skills, design thinking, photography).

We are dedicated to making our organization better reflect the region we cover and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for people of different ages and backgrounds. We encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people and people with disabilities.

Compensation: The salary range is $70,000-$80,000, depending on experience. Also, a monthly work-from-home stipend of $100, 100% coverage of health insurance, 50% dental coverage and a matching retirement savings plan. 

Send us a cover letter, resume and five work samples using this form; Deadline: April 22. Email questions to hiring@invw.org. No phone calls, please.

Founded in 2014, The Shade Room (TSR) has grown into a leading media powerhouse for breaking news and a trailblazer for reporting all things pop culture. TSR combines investigative entertainment journalism from our writers with crowdsourced journalism from our Roommates to operate a 24/7 news outlet. Our strong community of followers allows us to break away from traditional news delivery by reaching readers directly through their social networks.

As we continue to grow, we are always looking for the best and brightest talent with big ideas. From Social Media content to Video Production, we thrive on creativity! If this sounds like you, we hope you’ll join us.

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WEEKLY WORK SCHEDULE
Wednesday: 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm PT
Thursday: 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm PT
Friday: 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm PT
Saturday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm PT
Sunday: 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm PT

IMPORTANT NOTE: This position is not an on-camera job. This role is specifically for the Editorial department and is focused strictly on writing for the website.

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director, Editorial and TSR Teens Content, the Weekends & Evenings Staff Writer, theshaderoom.com is responsible for creating multiple quick-turnaround stories a day, while also working on longer-lead projects, and helping the team meet daily content frequency goals. This role requires great news judgment from someone who loves and gets Black people and culture across the diaspora, and can work fast without sacrificing quality, accuracy, or personality.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write, develop, edit, and publish stories for theshaderoom.com.
• React quickly to breaking news and develop stories based on factual information received.
• Conduct research on assigned topics.
• Fact-check and research viral stories to ensure accuracy.
• Stay abreast on current trending topics that connect with The Shade Room audience and
• create stories based on trends.
• Attend meetings to delegate tasks.
• Contribute creative and engaging ideas to brainstorm sessions with theshaderoom.com
• team.
• Ensure all-around consistency (style, fonts, images, and tone) on the website.
• Stay up to date on the latest industry trends, software, and digital media compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for 90 years. Our platforms on usnews.com include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News, Real Estate, Careers and 360 Reviews.

We reach more than 40 million people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our “Best” series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including Healthcare of Tomorrow and Healthiest Communities.

We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.

Your role in helping us shape the future:

U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. We are seeking a sharp auto Insurance Reporter to empower consumers with the knowledge needed to make the best auto insurance-related decisions.

The Insurance Reporter is responsible for writing insightful, actionable articles about auto insurance companies and the industry, such as the best car insurance companies (at the national and state level), reviews about individual car insurance providers, articles comparing two providers against each other, and other general auto insurance topics. You will work with the car insurance editorial team along with the assistant managing editor for insurance to identify which topics to write about and how best to maintain the library via regular content updates.

Strong writing and communication skills are required, and a background in auto insurance writing is a must.

Are you up to the challenge?

• You are a recognized subject matter expert in the auto insurance field, as demonstrated through your writing samples, online profile and/or media clips.

• You are able to translate difficult or dense insurance topics into easy-to-read and actionable articles.

• You have your finger on the pulse of the auto insurance industry and can bring ideas for new content, content updates and general content strategy as developments arise.

• You are excited about helping to guide our auto insurance content strategy.

This position involves working closely with an enthusiastic, highly collaborative team of editors, researchers and producers in a fast-paced digital environment.

Senior Editor, Inquirer Weekend

The Philadelphia Inquirer is looking for a proactive and autonomous senior editor to lead our digital weekend news operation and develop a distinct digital weekend edition of The Inquirer that further engages our subscribers and broadens the audience for our journalism. The Senior Editor, Inquirer Weekend will oversee a dedicated team of weekend reporters and editors and coordinate with teams from across the newsroom to ensure we consistently deliver an engaging, useful and responsive news report on weekends while also positioning us to be ahead of the news cycle entering each new week.

This position will work particularly closely with senior editors on our breaking news and audience teams and be responsible for managing the curation of our digital platforms throughout the weekend, assigning and editing breaking news stories, and selecting or commissioning stories for some of our most important daily lineups. This person will run the weekend news meetings.

We are looking for an accomplished journalist with substantial experience editing a wide range of stories who also holds a strong understanding of audience trends and best practices for digital content optimization.

This position will be based in the Greater Philadelphia area and is not open to fully remote employees, but will have the flexibility to work many shifts from home. You will work a four-day work week, Thursday-Sunday.