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Senior Investigative Reporter
Disability Rights CaliforniaSenior Investigative Reporter at Disability Rights California exposing systemic abuse faced by people with disabilities. Conducting investigations and generating narrative-driven stories to support advocacy efforts.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Conduct complex and detailed abuse and neglect investigations involving persons with disabilities
- Interview witnesses, victims, and other relevant persons regarding allegations of abuse and neglect involving persons with disabilities and document interview responses
- Conduct facilities and congregate living homes inspections regarding allegations of abuse and neglect involving persons with disabilities
- Request, review, and analyze records and other evidence
- Prepare reports and memoranda which detail the investigation, findings and recommendations for further advocacy or investigatory activities
- Participate with other agencies and organizations to address recurring problems and issues regarding abuse and neglect
- Coordinate in-field investigations
- Assist in the development and implementation of systems reform activities
- Generate compelling narrative writings supported by factual findings
- Draft narratives and reports in close collaboration with investigators, attorneys, and communications staff throughout the investigation and drafting process
- Draft narratives that humanize individuals and communities affected by abuse/neglect by systems, entities, or individuals
- Take the role of DRC beat writer to report on relevant disability issues
- Lead efforts to incorporate journalistic values, integrity, and compelling stories that can galvanize and move communities, systems, lawmakers, and administrators into action
- Generate writings on complex issues that can be understood by public
- Fact check source materials
- Draft clear and concise detailed written documents, including internal memorandum and public reports
- Assist with unit development and planning
- Participate in one impact team
- Serve as a subject-matter expert on investigative storytelling, narrative ethics, and trauma-informed reporting practice
- Provide informal mentorship, feedback, and guidance to investigators or staff contributing to written narratives or reports
- Support skill-building within the Investigations Unit related to writing, interviewing, and story development
- Participate with other agencies and organizations to address recurring problems and issues regarding abuse and neglect
- Engage in community-based advocacy, outreach, and training to disability communities and organizations, particularly to underserved communities
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in related subject but may be substituted for 3 years of relevant experience such as intern or work with newsroom or investigative agency
- 4 years of experience writing for established news or media outlets or magazines
- Strong writing and storytelling skills (both long and short form), including high standard of grammar, editing, and adherence to a style guide (like AP style)
- Strong experience and preference for drafting human interest stories centered around subject perspective
- Experience drafting compelling narratives to drive reader engagement and public understanding of complex issues
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and under deadline
- Experience with complex fact investigations and background research
- Experience conducting interviews with individuals with disabilities
- Experience gathering and synthesizing relevant information from multiple sources, including documents and interviews
- Experience that demonstrates attention to detail and understanding of confidentiality of client/source information
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and be a team worker.
Benefits
Comp & perks- 8% Match – 401K
- Health benefits (HMO options)
- Additional Benefits: dental, vision, basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care and commuter)
- Health Reimbursement Accounts for some HMO Plans
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Teladoc
- Ample vacation, Sick / Self Care time and holidays (including the last week in December)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - eligible employer
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Hard Skills & Tools
writingstorytellinginvestigative researchfact-checkingnarrative ethicstrauma-informed reportinginterviewingdocument analysisreport preparationsystems reform
Soft Skills
attention to detailindependent workteamworkmentorshipcommunicationadvocacycollaborationpublic engagementproblem-solvingorganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS)