Money, Power & Influence Reporter

USA TODAY Network

. Break exclusive stories involving government, business, development, lobbying, campaign finance, economic power and influential decision-makers .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 - $38 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in investigative journalism, source-building, and accountability reporting, with a strong ability to analyze public records and financial documents. Proficient in multimedia storytelling and collaboration across teams to produce impactful news coverage.

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Investigative JournalismSource-BuildingPublic Records AnalysisData JournalismMultimedia Storytelling

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Hard Skills

Exclusive Enterprise ReportingFinancial Document AnalysisCampaign Finance InvestigationPublic-Private Partnership TrackingInterviewing Skills

Soft Skills

Strong News JudgmentCollaborationClarity in Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism

Industry Keywords

Accountability JournalismEconomic DevelopmentGovernment TransparencyReal Estate DevelopmentCampaign Spending

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Break exclusive stories involving government, business, development, lobbying, campaign finance, economic power and influential decision-makers
Track major real estate and development projects, following the money behind transformative projects and public-private partnerships
Examine how political, business and civic leaders shape public policy, economic growth and community outcomes
Build and maintain a sophisticated source network including elected officials, executives, developers, investors, attorneys, lobbyists, nonprofit leaders and community advocates
Investigate campaign spending, government contracts, regulatory decisions and influence networks
Analyze public records, financial disclosures, corporate filings, campaign finance reports and property records
Produce accountability journalism revealing who benefits, who is affected and what readers need to know
Collaborate with reporters across Florida to connect regional stories to statewide and national trends
Develop video, social and newsletter content to expand the reach and impact of key stories
Pursue stories from inception through aftermath, tracking consequences and holding institutions accountable over time
Cover real estate development and growth; wealth, philanthropy and influence; corporate power and economic development; government transparency and accountability; sports, entertainment and cultural power centers; housing, affordability and economic opportunity; emerging industries and innovation; and the individuals and institutions driving South Florida's future

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3-5 years of reporting experience, preferably covering business, politics, government, investigations or accountability journalism
Demonstrated ability to break news and produce exclusive enterprise reporting
Strong source-building and interviewing skills
Experience working with public records, databases and financial documents
Ability to explain complex subjects with clarity and authority
Strong news judgment and understanding of audience interests
Ability to collaborate across newsroom teams and contribute to statewide coverage
Experience with data journalism and investigative techniques is preferred
Multimedia skills, including video and social storytelling, are a plus