Project On Government Oversight

Journalist

• Cultivating sources who can provide investigative leads
• Working with the Vice President of Investigations and other colleagues to identify prospective investigations
• Conducting preliminary investigations into promising leads
• Developing and executing thorough investigative plans
• Managing investigative projects by assigning tasks to researchers, fellows, interns
• Authoring accurate, concise, and balanced reporting to be published on POGO’s website and on/in third party websites/publications
• Adhering to publication and production timelines, as well as editorial requirements and policies
• Presenting original investigative findings to POGO’s policy team
• Engaging in follow-up activities, including drafting press pitches and social media content
• Assisting in developing funding proposals to support investigations
• Mentoring more junior investigators, researchers, fellows and interns
• Other duties as required to accomplish POGO’s mission.

Senior Investigative Reporter