Tech Investigative Reporter
The Lever is an award-winning reader-supported investigative news outlet dedicated to following the money and holding the powerful accountable. Founded in 2020 by journalist David Sirota and a team of reporters, The Lever has quickly attracted a robust following thanks to its in-depth investigations and uncompromising analyses of matters related to local and national politics, business corruption, climate change, health care, and more. With its fast-growing subscribership, The Lever is building a news organization devoted to holding power accountable.
The Position:
The Lever is looking for a diligent and resourceful investigative tech reporter with a track record of delivering impactful investigative stories that reveal how the tech industry is chasing profits, cozying up to politicians, and skirting regulations to the detriment of workers and consumers. The reporter will use record requests, subject-matter expertise, and a deep well of sources to generate vital investigative scoops. And they will have the writing chops to turn their reporting into clear, compelling stories that facilitate change.
Candidates who have a history of groundbreaking reporting related to the tech industry will be considered. The reporter will be expected to file roughly a story a week, with the opportunity to develop and deliver longer deep-dive reports. This is a fully remote and full-time, salaried position with benefits including a generous health care stipend, office expense reimbursements, and paid time off.
Qualifications:
At least five years experience as a reporter, with at least three years on the tech beat.
A proven history of delivering impactful stories that deliver change.
Experience filing record requests, tracking political donations, and scrutinizing business records.
A strong grasp of what makes for a good Lever story.
A keen ability to track and respond to the ever-shifting news cycle.
Proven aptitude in hitting deadlines and filing clean and accurate copy on complex, highly scrutinized matters.
Comfort and proficiency in operating independently, while also working in harmony with a small team of hardworking remote journalists.
Commitment to The Lever’s subscriber-supported model and approach to accountability journalism.
The passion, imagination, and ambition needed to build a transformative news organization.
How To Apply:
Send a cover letter, resume, references, salary requirements, and three clips to jobs@levernews.com
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