Editor

The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project

. Lead and coordinate local and cross-border investigations involving Moldova and neighboring countries .

Posted 10/7/2026contractRemote • MoldovaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in investigative reporting and cross-border collaboration, with a strong focus on corruption, illicit financial flows, and disinformation. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams while maintaining high editorial standards and navigating complex reporting environments.

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Investigative ReportingCross-Border CollaborationTeam Leadership and MentoringCorruption InvestigationFluency in English

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Hard Skills

Investigative ReportingEditingFact-CheckingData AnalysisStory DevelopmentPitchingSecurity ProtocolsLegal Issues in JournalismHigh-Pressure Decision MakingCross-Border Story Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationJudgmentCommunicationMentoringOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

Systemic CorruptionIllicit Financial FlowsDisinformationForeign Influence CampaignsOCCRP StandardsEastern Europe JournalismMedia EcosystemInvestigative Journalism ConferencesGrant ProposalsEditorial Independence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and coordinate local and cross-border investigations involving Moldova and neighboring countries
Collaborate with Moldovan member centers, partner organizations, independent media, freelancers, and the wider OCCRP network
Identify, pitch, and develop cross-border stories involving systemic corruption, organized crime, illicit financial flows, disinformation, and foreign influence campaigns
Guide story ideas and reporting plans to meet OCCRP standards and produce high-impact investigations
Manage investigations and quick-turnaround stories through pitching, draft editing, fact-checking, and final editing
Work with data teams and reporters to scope leaks, datasets, and databases for investigations in Moldova
Mentor reporters and ensure rigorous, accurate, and editorially sound reporting
Advise editors on reporting feasibility, context, and security considerations
Oversee footnotes, fact-checking, and the Right of Reply process
Organize coordination meetings with Moldovan partners and regional editorial teams
Collaborate with Impact, Audience, Social Media, and Production teams to maximize the reach and visibility of investigations
Maintain editorial independence from civil society advocacy efforts
Uphold journalistic, legal, ethical, and OCCRP standards
Assess physical, digital, and legal threats and coordinate security protocols for at-risk journalists and risky stories
Represent OCCRP in the Moldovan media ecosystem and at regional investigative journalism conferences
Assist Fundraising and Program teams with regional insight for grant proposals and activity reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be based or willing to relocate to Moldova
Minimum of 5 years in journalism
Extensive experience in investigative reporting, cross-border collaboration and editing
Proven experience leading and mentoring teams of reporters in cross-border and collaborative setups
Strong background in investigating corruption, illicit money flows, disinformation, and foreign influence operations
Fluency in English
Ability to work under pressure, manage tight deadlines, and navigate complex and potentially high-risk reporting situations with sound judgment
Solid understanding of physical, digital and legal issues necessary for running investigations in Eastern Europe
Cover letter, resume, and two examples of investigations worked on, with an explanation of the role played

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Assistance or accommodation during the application process for qualified applicants