The Apex Project

Founding Investigative Reporter – Intelligence, Law Enforcement, Judicial Backgrounds

The Apex Project

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 $60,000 - $180,000 per year

About the role

  • Conduct original investigations into matters of public interest.
  • Develop investigative leads from documents, records, data, and first-hand sources.
  • Assess competing claims and determine what can be substantiated.
  • Verify sources, authenticate materials, and evaluate evidentiary reliability.
  • Work closely with editors to translate complex findings into transparent, accurate reporting.
  • Contribute to both long-term investigations and rapid-response reporting.
  • Maintain strict standards of discretion, accuracy, and professional integrity.

Requirements

  • Professional investigative experience in one or more of the following:
  • Law enforcement or detective work
  • Intelligence analysis or national security roles
  • Prosecutorial or legal investigative work
  • Regulatory, oversight, or compliance investigations
  • Cross-border or EU-level investigative bodies
  • Strong judgment in weighing evidence and assessing credibility.
  • Experience working with incomplete or conflicting information.
  • Comfort handling sensitive material responsibly.
  • Clear, disciplined written communication.
  • High tolerance for scrutiny and fact-checking.
  • Commitment to neutrality and intellectual honesty.
Benefits
  • Fully remote, with flexible scheduling.
  • Robust editorial support and resources for sustained investigations.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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