Mongabay seeks investigative researcher, reporter [Worldwide]

Investigative journalists with three or more years of experience can apply for a remote position.

Mongabay is hiring an investigative researcher and reporter who will be responsible for fact-checking articles prior to publication and producing an average of two news stories per month published in English.

Other responsibilities include developing research briefs for use, fact checking reports produced by others, facilitating pre-publication legal review of reporting, carrying out investigative reporting and news assignments approved by editors, and ensuring adherence to grant guidelines and reporting expectations.

Applicants should have knowledge of and be familiar with conservation and environmental issues, particularly awareness of agribusiness and extractive industries related topics.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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