Esserman Investigative Fellow
Work with the investigative team that exposed the sweetheart deal that enabled serial sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to escape serious punishment and led to the resignation of a member of President Trump’s cabinet.
The Miami Herald’s investigative legacy dates back decades, with journalism that exposed Mob influence in 1950s Miami, changed laws on how Florida treats its most vulnerable residents, and exposed the flaws that brought down a Surfside condo building and killed 98 people.
This fellowship is the result of a generous donation by the Esserman Foundation, created by a South Florida family that has a strong belief in the value of investigative reporting.
For the Esserman fellowship, we’re recruiting a fearless and resourceful up-and-coming reporter skilled in public records and shoe-leather reporting for a one-year fellowship, working with and learning from our growing team.
If you have a passion for accountability journalism and the drive it takes to sift through data, dig through documents and cultivate sources, you could be the right candidate for this position.
What you'll bring:
A developing, early-career reporter who has demonstrated skill in finding and delivering accountability stories.
Someone who wants to report stories about wrongdoing, injustice and abuses of power, and has some experience doing this through internships and/or early career work.
A journalist who truly gets excited about all the possible tools we can use for journalism now, from engaging with readers to analyzing data.
Someone who is enthusiastic about working in a bilingual newsroom in one of the most diverse communities in the United States. Language skills -- Spanish, Portuguese, French/Creole -- all add value in South Florida.
A collaborator; someone who works well as part of a team. In many cases, our investigative efforts involve two or three or more journalists working together to bring a story home.
A self-starter who will develop a strong network of sources to find and pursue stories that will reach a broad audience.
Don’t worry if you don’t check every box. And tell us in your application if you have moves that we haven’t described that also are important.
The Herald strives to attract journalists from a broad array of social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds into our newsroom, including African Americans, Hispanics, other people of color, women, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities. We encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply.
More details:
The fellowship is a temporary grant-funded position that pays an annual salary of $52,000, with paid vacation, health care and nine annual holidays off. This requires on-site work in Miami.
To apply:
Please include a resume, cover letter outlining your investigative experience and interest in the job, and four to six samples of your work.
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