Investigative Reporter

The Miami Herald seeks an experienced investigative reporter to join our legendary team.

We are committed to ambitious, high-impact journalism and have a long history of delivering it. With work that exposed Mob influence in 1950s Miami, changed laws on how Florida treats its most vulnerable residents, and revealed the sweetheart deal that enabled serial sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to escape serious punishment, the Miami Herald’s investigative legacy dates back decades.

Applicants should be hungry to do the kind of work that reveals what others want to hide, holds those in power to account, engages readers and drives change. They should have a track record of generating highly-relevant project ideas and delivering bulletproof, seamless reads. They should be adept at thinking beyond the narrative, conceiving and collaborating on ambitious multimedia storytelling.

We are looking for an excellent team player who can work independently as well as collaborate on team projects, and someone who is excited 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.

We’re looking for an experienced journalist who:

Excels at generating high-interest, high-impact project ideas
Can find and cultivate sources, consistently and under competitive pressure
Is relentless with public records, data, and shoe leather reporting
Writes like a dream
Works well with others
Is determined to deliver ambitious reporting that makes a difference, and has a track record of doing so

Requirements:

Accuracy and integrity in reporting
Commitment to representing the diversity of our community in coverage
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a variety of personalities and teams
Enthusiasm for alternative formats and multimedia storytelling
College degree or equivalent experience
At least five years reporting experience, and significant experience in accountability and investigative work

If that sounds like you, come join a newsroom that has won 23 Pulitzer Prizes, including the 2022 Pulitzer for Breaking News for coverage of the Surfside condo collapse. At the Miami Herald, we put a premium on breaking important stories first as well as investing in hard-nosed accountability journalism that our audience can’t get anywhere else.

We are part of McClatchy, a digitally driven company focused on innovation and experimentation, with newsrooms in 30 communities across the United States. We are located in South Florida, a lively region for news and an interesting place to live, with beaches, the ocean, restaurants, museums, arts and neighborhoods where you can experience a variety of cultures that make this city a unique gem.

As a journalist at McClatchy, you will join a supportive, flexible, collaborative team. McClatchy strives to be an employer of choice, and our benefits package is made with this goal in mind. With a focus on health, well-being, wealth and daily life, our package options includes healthcare coverage for employees and their families, financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses, multiple no-cost wellness resources and even coverage for four-legged friends. Our overall benefit package also includes a 401(k) with employer match, competitive paid time off and corporate holidays, and a variety of mental health benefits. With an excellent support team and with focus on your well-being as a top corporate strategy, McClatchy provides benefits to support you and your family in achieving your health and wellness goals.