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Deputy Research Editor
ProPublica. Manage research reporters working on investigative stories and directly supervise team reporters .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing research teams within journalism, with a strong focus on investigative reporting, advanced sourcing techniques, and the use of emerging technologies. Capable of fostering collaboration, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality research outputs across diverse projects.
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Team ManagementInvestigative ResearchOSINT TechniquesDatabase ProficiencyCommunication Skills
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Hard Skills
Investigative JournalismPublic Records AnalysisAI in Investigative ReportingFinancial ResearchGovernment Document UnderstandingPremium Database SearchingData SynthesisAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingProject Management
Soft Skills
CollaborationAttention to DetailMentoringOrganizational SkillsTeam Building
Tools & Technologies
Research ToolsDatabase ApplicationsEmerging TechnologiesOSINT Resources
Industry Keywords
Investigative ReportingJournalismResearch StrategySourcing VerificationGeographically Distributed Team
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage research reporters working on investigative stories and directly supervise team reporters
- Serve as an escalation point for complex reporting challenges, tight deadlines, and sensitive sourcing or verification issues
- Manage and prioritize incoming research requests
- Partner with the research editor to assign work, shape strategy, and ensure consistent research support across desks, beats, and regions
- Provide hands-on editorial guidance on records strategies, advanced sourcing, database use, OSINT techniques, and verification
- Coach text editors and reporters and identify newsroom training opportunities
- Collaborate with reporters and editors to define research goals, frame investigations, and connect information across large datasets
- Strengthen research workflows, documentation, organization, and best practices
- Build relationships with editors, reporters, partner newsrooms, and specialty teams
- Contribute to hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and performance feedback for distributed research staff
- Assist with management and administration of research tools and resources and help inform contract negotiations
- Evaluate new technologies, databases, and applications relevant to investigative reporting
- Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team culture
Requirements
What you’ll need- At least three years of experience managing a research team, ideally in a journalism capacity
- Significant in-depth research experience, ideally in investigative journalism or deep government/investigative research
- In-depth knowledge of financial, corporate, government, legal, or OSINT resources
- Understanding of the use of AI in investigative reporting
- Deep experience identifying, obtaining, searching, and analyzing public records
- Strong understanding of government documents and processes at local, state, and federal levels
- Expert ability to guide staff in evaluating and vetting information from diverse sources
- Proficiency in searching and using premium databases
- Ability to identify and quickly use emerging technologies and applications relevant to investigative research
- Experience building morale and fostering professional growth in a geographically distributed team
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Keen attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex information and identify patterns and connections
- Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and perform effectively under pressure
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for staff retreats, training, or other required events
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Benefits included
- Remote work option
- Offices available in New York City, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, Phoenix, and Berkeley, California
- Occasional travel for staff retreats, training, or other required events