Investigative Reporter
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Join the Invisible Institute as an Investigative Reporter to report on police abuse, state violence, and official secrecy in Chicago and beyond, with a focus on impact and accountability in affected communities.
Responsibilities
- Develop ideas, tips, and leads into small, medium, or large investigative stories and projects
- Contribute to reporting led by other team members or collaborators
- Tell stories of people directly impacted by police misconduct and violence with care and respect
- Pull back bureaucratic layers to help readers understand and hold accountable systems perpetuating violence
- Work as part of the investigative team and contribute to collaborative projects
- Use investigative tools like Pacer, TLO, and LexisNexis
- Access public records through FOIA and other sources
Requirements
- At least three years of journalism experience with demonstrated ability to handle major investigative projects
- Strong writing skills to craft compelling narratives and explain complex policy issues
- Demonstrated ability to develop a rich network of sources, including policy experts and impacted individuals
- Experience interviewing a range of sources from government officials to those with direct police violence experience
- Ability to work with a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary team and participate in shared decision-making
- Interest in teaching and mentoring less experienced reporters
- Willingness to use investigative tools like Pacer, TLO, and LexisNexis
- Experience accessing public records through FOIA and other sources
Qualifications
- At least three years of journalism experience with a demonstrated ability to handle major investigative projects
Nice to Have
- Experience reporting on the South and West Sides of Chicago
- Experience reporting on criminal justice system (especially policing) or related issues
- Experience reporting in the field of wrongful convictions
- Knowledgeable about communities of the greater Chicago area
- Experience working with data to support investigations
- Experience with audio reporting or photography
Skills
* Required skills
Benefits
About Invisible Institute
The Invisible Institute is an innovative, non-profit journalism production company based on the South Side of Chicago working to enhance citizen capacity to hold public institutions accountable.