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What this role is
ProPublica seeks independent journalists to pitch investigative stories that advance accountability journalism on matters of public importance. This suits reporters with strong research skills, existing source networks, and the ability to work autonomously on projects that identify systemic problems and their remedies.
Our summary, not ProPublica’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Investigative story with clear hypothesis backed by significant reporting
- Documentation of harm and broader relevance to the issue
- Description of reporting methods needed (data work, travel, FOIA requests, etc.)
- Explanation of existing data, documents, and source relationships
- Justification for why you are suited to this investigation
Nice to have
- Experience with data journalism
- Established relationships with sources in your subject area
- Track record of accountability reporting