Investigative Reporter – City Journal (NYC)
About The Position
The Manhattan Institute (MI) is seeking an Investigative Reporter to focus on misgovernance and public accountability in the city and state of New York. This role is responsible for bringing stories of waste, fraud, abuse, and political malpractice to light, using them to create public accountability. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of covering a diversity of topics using various techniques, especially on-the-ground reporting. Topics of particular interest include welfare fraud and failure, public safety, education, and union abuse. This is an "impact journalism" role aimed at driving real and immediate change through compelling storytelling and identifying elements that effectively drive reform. Fluency with social media and the ability to push stories into the public consciousness are essential.
Requirements
- New York City-based, including significant experience reporting on the city.
- Three-plus years of experience in investigative journalism or similar role.
- A proven ability to source, investigate, and break significant stories.
- Experience with document- and record-based reporting.
- Dogged commitment to accurate reporting of the facts.
- Strong media presence; comfortable doing TV, radio, and podcast hits.
- Fluency with social media, especially X presence.
- Willingness to travel for on-the-ground reporting.
- Familiarity with the work of City Journal and MI, and a desire to work in support of MI’s mission.
Responsibilities
- Bringing stories of misgovernance and public accountability in New York City and state to light.
- Using reported stories to create public accountability.
- Covering topics such as welfare fraud and failure, public safety, education, and union abuse.
- Driving real and immediate change through impact journalism.
- Telling compelling stories and identifying elements that effectively drive reform.
- Pushing stories into the public consciousness using social media.
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment
- Four weeks paid vacation
- Flexible Fridays program
- Paid paternity/maternity leave
- Medical and dental coverage
- Medical and dependent care FSA
- Mental health benefits
- Remote medicine
- Paid company cell phone
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with a company-funded match
- Opportunity to collaborate and socialize with prominent scholars in our policy space
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
