Visual Investigations Reporter
About The Position
The Wall Street Journal is seeking an experienced and innovative visual investigations reporter to join our award-winning Investigations team. This role focuses on uncovering hidden truths and producing high-impact, visually compelling stories that resonate with our readers and cannot be found elsewhere. Investigations are at the core of our mission to deliver distinctive, in-depth journalism. As a visual investigations reporter, you will collaborate closely with editors, reporters, and visual teams across our global newsroom to harness open-source intelligence (OSINT), satellite imagery, geolocation, video forensics, and data visualization to tell groundbreaking stories with significant impact. You will work with the Investigations Editor and other team members to develop and execute some of the Journal's most ambitious visual and multimedia-driven journalism. Your role will involve digging deep into complex topics-particularly in business, finance, and power dynamics, along with major world events -using cutting-edge tools and techniques to reveal critical information that serves the public interest.
Requirements
- At least five years of experience in investigative journalism, with a strong focus on visual or multimedia reporting. Experience with FOIA requests.
- Expertise in advanced open-source reporting techniques, such as geolocation, satellite imagery analysis, using 3D modeling, animation and video verification.
- A proven track record of producing high-impact visual or multimedia stories, particularly on national or international topics involving power, business, or finance.
- Familiarity with writing for visual stories with the ability to clearly and effectively convey complex topics through visual storytelling.
- A collaborative mindset and experience working across teams to develop ambitious investigative projects.
- A commitment to journalistic excellence and a passion for experimenting with new technologies and storytelling techniques.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth visual investigations using advanced open-source techniques, including satellite imagery, geolocation, video and photo verification, and data-driven storytelling.
- Collaborate with reporters, visual journalists, data experts, and editors across the newsroom to craft multimedia-rich investigations that captivate and inform readers.
- Identify and pursue investigative targets, balancing longer-term reporting efforts with quicker-turn visual stories.
- Use innovative visual storytelling methods to present findings, including interactive graphics, maps, videos, and animations.
- Ensure the highest standards of accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity in reporting and visual storytelling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Broadcasting and Content Providers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
