Investigative Editor

The Illinois Answers Project, a nonprofit investigative news outlet and Pulitzer Prize-winning newsroom seeks a State Investigations Editor who will oversee projects with state-wide focus. Responsibilities You’ll shape the strategic vision for state coverage and edit investigative journalists diving into topics within Illinois Answers four key topic areas: criminal justice, government accountability, equity and economic opportunity and education. The ideal editor for this role will have some data analysis skills, strong news judgment and experience leading a team through high-impact investigations and enterprise. Your team will include three state investigative journalists and two others focused on other coverage areas. We want someone who can work with media partners and manage all aspects of the statewide program, including its budget and tracking story impact. This is a senior position in the newsroom that works directly with other editors to carry out our strategic vision. The position reports to the Editor-in-Chief. Location: Illinois Answers is a hybrid newsroom (two to three in-office days per week) based in downtown Chicago. Qualifications include: At least 5 years of journalism experience editing investigations or substantial enterprise. A proven ability to generate investigative and enterprise stories that drive change. Experience editing reporters of various skills sets. #J-18808-Ljbffr