Investigative Reporter
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.
About Kyiv Post
Kyiv Post is Ukraine's English-language newspaper and proud winner of the 2014 Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism. The newspaper's motto is "Ukraine's Global Voice," which in 2018 replaced the previous motto of "Independence. Community. Trust." Both slogans reflect the newspaper's commitment to the highest journalistic and ethical standards.We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion to maintain a fair, unbiased work environment, and to enhance our ability to effectively serve the public as a media organization. Diversity at the Kyiv Post encompasses our differences, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, physical ability, national and geographic origin, marital status, and veteran status.