Posted On: March 10, 2022
Fellowship
Media Organization: Type Investigations & Type Media Center
Company Description
Type Investigations, formerly The Investigative Fund, incubates high-impact investigative reporting that holds the powerful accountable. We work with independent investigative reporters to produce deeply reported journalism that we publish in partnership with a wide variety of print, broadcast and digital media outlets. Our editors provide diverse freelance reporters with expert editorial guidance, a team of researchers, and funds to cover their travel, time and other reporting costs. We are part of a larger media nonprofit called Type Media Center, which also has a nonfiction book imprint, and several award and fellowship programs.
Job Description
Type Investigations, formerly The Investigative Fund, incubates high-impact investigative reporting that holds the powerful accountable. We work with independent investigative reporters to produce deeply reported journalism that we publish in partnership with a wide variety of print, broadcast and digital media outlets. Our editors provide diverse freelance reporters with expert editorial guidance, a team of researchers, and funds to cover their travel, time and other reporting costs. We are part of a larger media nonprofit called Type Media Center, which also has a nonfiction book imprint, and several award and fellowship programs.
We are looking for an entry-level researcher and fact-checker with a deep interest in investigative journalism. Our fellowship offers rigorous training in key investigative skills, with many opportunities for mentorship and special projects tailored to the interests of the fellow. Fellows will work closely with our team of editors to do in-depth investigative research, fact-check investigations, and conduct originality searches on story proposals. Fellows will also be expected to assist generally with the operations of Type Investigations, including occasional web production and writing our monthly newsletter in collaboration with editors. There may also be occasional opportunities to edit and report, although the ideal applicant should have a passion for research and fact-checking specifically.
Desired qualifications:
• At least 1 year of experience in journalism or research-related field
• Familiarity with research tools such as Nexis and PACER
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience collaborating with a team
• An enthusiasm for the nuts and bolts of accountability journalism
All applicants should take some time to review the kind of stories we publish, on our website at typeinvestigations.org. Our office is based in New York, but remote candidates are encouraged to apply.
We have one fellowship session per year and have one position open per session. The fellowship is full-time, five days a week.
Compensation
Fellows are paid $25 per hour, plus a monthly technology stipend.
Application Procedure
Please submit:
• A cover letter that explains why you want to work for Type Investigations. Please include background on your research, fact-checking, and/or journalism experience.
• A resume.
• Two references, including contact information.
Finalists will be asked to complete a paid editorial test and an interview.
Applications are now open; the deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. ET on April 3, 2022.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please address all queries to nina@typemediacenter.org. No phone calls, please.
Deadlines and Duration of 2022-2023 program:
Application deadline: April 3, 2022
Notification deadline: May 13, 2022
Program duration: June 28, 2022 – June 23, 2023 Note: The Type Investigations fellowship is separate from the internship program at The Nation magazine, though it was previously a jointly administered program.
Type Media Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse workplace and do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, partnership status, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
To Apply
Please go here to apply:
https://typemediacenter.submittable.com/submit/220212/don-and-doris-shaffer-research-fellowship-2022-2023