Kyiv Post is looking for a talented journalist based in Kyiv who will be responsible for working on investigations with a focus on corruption. The successful candidate must be able to identify suitable stories and then develop leads, pursue sources and information in order the create impactful articles on the most important topics in Ukraine today.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Identify suitable topics for investigation

Pitch ideas with flair and imagination

Develop a network of sources and experts to generate investigative stories on a regular basis

Collaborate with the video team on projects when required

Skills:

High level of written and spoken English

Fluency/proficiency in Ukrainian and/or Russian preferred

At least 2 years experience conducting investigations

Ability to find stories before anyone else

Imagination and flair in telling complex stories in a way that will engross the reader

Ability to work to deadlines

Adherence to journalistic ethics and standards, including accuracy, objectivity, and reliability of sources.

Overview of the company

The Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s longest-running English language newspaper, established in 1995.

It is commercially and editorially an independent newspaper. It serves Ukrainian and international readers with a general interest mix of political, business, and entertainment coverage.

The staff has produced hundreds of exclusive stories, videos, photo galleries, and other materials.

Today the Kyiv Post online readership has reached 3.4 million readers per month, more than 75% of them live abroad, led by the United States, Great Britain, Canada, Germany and Belgium.