Editor of Investigations

The Houston Landing is growing our team of passionate people on a mission to advance democracy in our communities and strengthen the lives of all Houstonians one story at a time. Houston Landing is launching an independent, nonprofit digital news operation that will cover a broad range of topics serving the Greater Houston community. Houston Landing is initially supported by a coalition of three of Houston’s leading philanthropies including Arnold Ventures, The Houston Endowment, and the Kinder Foundation.

The Houston Landing team is hiring an Associate Editor for Investigations, who will act as a player/coach. We are looking for an experienced and inspiring journalist with a proven record of producing top-tier investigative projects, as well as mentoring other reporters on their stories. 

Houston is one of the most dynamic and interesting cities in the world. Our region is growing and requires a deeper examination of consumer safety,...

Our partner in El Segundo, CA, is seeking an experienced Editor of Investigations to lead a team of investigative reporters and collaborate with various newsroom departments. This management role involves guiding projects, coaching reporters, managing relationships with external partners, and representing the organization at events. Remote work is currently in place, but the position will ultimately be based in El Segundo, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Assigning and editing stories
• Managing a team of reporters
• Evaluating and guiding investigations
• Developing talent within the team
• Assisting with recruiting and hiring
• Upholding the tradition of investigative reporting
• Collaborating across newsroom teams

Requirements

• 15 or more years of reporting and editing experience
• Strong line-editing skills
• Excellent news judgment
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