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The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists Inc., also known as ICIJ Inc., is a nonprofit online media organization with headquarters in Washington, D.C. The core of ICIJ’s work is the coordination of major journalism investigations that cover stories that cross borders, using the latest technology to facilitate those collaborations. The key output of ICIJ’s work is high-profile stories about systemic failures that undermine the public good that get worldwide coverage. ICIJ is an award-winning organization including a Pulitzer Prize and a Nobel Prize nomination.
ICIJ is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Current opportunities:
Investigative journalist
ICIJ is looking for a seasoned investigative reporter to join the team. This role will be responsible for researching, writing, and editing independent investigative stories that hold the powerful to account and that uncover broken systems, incisively and in the public interest. It is an opportunity to independently investigate some of the most important topics of our time, to tell stories that bring startling truths to light, to optimize analysis and coverage, and to do so with a fiercely committed, award-winning team.
Principal duties and responsibilities:
- Research, report, write, and edit stories as part of ICIJ’s global investigations.
- Work collaboratively with ICIJ’s fact-checkers to ensure that the stories comply with ICIJ’s standards.
- Collaborate closely with others on different stories.
- Participate on ICIJ’s collaboration platforms.
- Present at conferences.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years professional experience in news required.
- Proven track record in finding stories that have high public interest, including delivering copy on deadline.
- Fluent in English (speech and writing) required.
Key competencies:
- Strong communication skills
- Strong sense of integrity, honesty, and ethics
- Flexible and collaborative work style
Terms of employment:
Hours of work: This is a full-time exempt position (40 hours/week). Due to the international nature of ICIJ work outside of business hours will be required.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Please submit applications with a cover letter, resume and relevant portfolio pieces to job@icij.org with subject line “Investigative Journalist.” Application closes April 30, 2026.
