Institute for Public Service Reporting at the University of Memphis

The Institute for Public Service Reporting is a nonprofit newsroom on the campus of the University of Memphis specializing in investigative reporting and in-depth explanatory journalism—an arm of the university with a firewall protecting their editorial independence. Its mission is to provide robust, civic-minded journalism that promotes a vibrant democracy, fosters inclusiveness and enriches the lives of the people of greater Memphis, including many underserved communities. Stories appear on its news site, and often in other publications as well.

Open Position

Location: Memphis, TN

Position:

This reporter analyzes publicly available video, satellite imagery, social media networks, online databases, and other data in the performance of investigative journalism. These investigations involve issues ranging from police violence to urban land development, the environment, politics, and matters requiring special digital sleuthing and visual investigations. The reporter serves in a hybrid capacity as a staff journalist for the Institute and as a professor of practice leading the University of Memphis’ graduate program in open-source investigations. The winning candidate must have a master’s or higher degree.

Salary and Benefits:
$70,000-$75,000

Full University of Memphis healthcare benefits at no cost. 24 days of annual leave time per year and up to 12 days of sick time per year. Company-issued laptop is provided.

This position will be:
Hybrid (some days in the office per week)

Moving Stipend:
No moving stipend will be provided.

Skills: Data, TV / Video, Writing, Radio / Podcast

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