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Senior Editor
ProPublica
- New York, New York, United States
- New York, New York, United States
About
The research team plays a critical role in many of ProPublica’s most impactful and widely read stories, contributing deep reporting, verification and sourcing to both long‑term investigations and fast‑turn accountability journalism.
Job Details Open to remote candidates.
Full‑time with benefits.
Salary range: $150,000 to $170,000.
About ProPublica ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning April 15, 2026.
We are seeking a senior editor to lead ProPublica’s growing research team, guiding high‑impact investigative work across the newsroom while supporting rigorous, collaborative and responsive research at scale.
Responsibilities
Help build and maintain strong relationships with editors, reporters and partner newsrooms, ensuring research is integrated early and effectively into reporting.
Serve as an escalation point for research reporters and newsroom staff, helping resolve complex reporting challenges, tight deadlines and sensitive sourcing or verification issues.
Manage and prioritize newsroom projects in collaboration with senior editors and newsroom leadership, balancing urgent newsroom needs with longer‑term investigative projects.
Assign research work, shape strategy and ensure consistent, high‑quality research support across desks, beats and regions.
Provide hands‑on editorial guidance to research reporters, including coaching on records strategies, advanced sourcing, database use, OSINT techniques and verification.
Collaborate closely with reporters and editors to define research goals, frame investigations and connect the dots across large volumes of information.
Effectively manage a substantial research resources budget, including contract negotiations for relevant research tools and resources.
Hire, onboard, mentor and provide performance feedback for a distributed research staff, including a deputy research editor and freelancers, as needed.
Promote a collaborative, inclusive and supportive team culture that values rigor, curiosity and shared success.
Qualifications
At least 10 years of newsroom, investigative or research experience, with at least five years of experience managing a research team, ideally in a journalism capacity. Prior experience managing staff is a priority.
Significant in‑depth research experience, ideally in investigative journalism; experience in government or academic research is also acceptable.
Prior experience managing a budget, negotiating subscription and database contracts and serving as the contact for vendors.
Demonstrated ability to identify and quickly leverage emerging technologies and applications relevant to investigative research.
Experience building morale and fostering professional growth in a geographically distributed team.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with an appetite for working across the newsroom and with external partners.
Exceptional organizational, analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for staff retreats, trainings or other required events.
Additional Information This role is full time and includes benefits. It is open to remote candidates, but preference will be given to applicants located in or willing to relocate to the New York City or Washington, D.C., areas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
The expected salary range is $150,000 to $170,000. This is a good‑faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position. The final salary figure will take into account a person’s experience, accomplishments and location. ProPublica is committed to paying its staff equitably, and these ranges should not be considered career salary limits or caps.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable law.
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Languages
- English
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