Investigations Editor, Data Editor, Investigative editor/reporter

Open Campus is accepting applications for three positions:

Investigations editor

This person will serve as the editorial lead for Open Campus coverage of community colleges, manage the investigations team, and oversee investigative stories in local partner newsrooms across the country.

Data editor

This person will lead data collection and analysis for investigative reporting, providing data coaching and training to reporters in local partner newsrooms, creating tools and resources, and ensuring accuracy.

Investigative editor/reporter

This person will serve as a player-coach, working hand-in-hand with reporters in partner newsrooms to develop investigative stories, provide coaching on investigative practices, assist with reporting and data analysis, and do story edits.

Salaries range from $75K – $120K depending on role and experience.

We’re based in Washington, D.C., but you may work from anywhere in the United States.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Journalists with an accountability mindset, investigative skills, and a track record of producing stories that make a difference for their communities
• Journalists with experience untangling complex policies and communicating clearly about why they matter
• Collaborators whose strengths lie in working with people, guiding, supporting, and inspiring them
• Problem solvers skilled at creating structures and resources that improve journalistic work
• People excited about our mission of strengthening local news coverage and serving diverse communities

We’re particularly interested in applicants who:

• Attended community college
• Have experience with higher education reporting or editing

We know there are important skills we haven’t thought of or strong candidates who don’t have this exact background. If that’s you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us more.

Open Campus is committed to building an inclusive culture that reflects the full diversity of the nation. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities.