Investigative Project on Race and Equity

The Investigative Project on Race and Equity focuses on exposing systemic racism by uncovering discriminatory practices and shining a light on abuses of power that drive racial and economic disparities. Through data and deep-dive investigations, the Project on Race and Equity tell stories that inform people about social issues — and build and analyze databases to bring systemic injustice into focus.

Open Position

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Beat: Investigative reporter

Position:

Using data and documents, the Investigative Project reports facts and offers proof of known patterns of abuse and failed oversight. The newsroom seeks a dogged reporter with great story ideas, the ability to produce revelatory and unique stories, and the ability to chase down public records, data and sources to reveal disparities within Chicago.

Salary and Benefits: $60,000 - $70,000 commensurate with experience

Benefits include two weeks of paid vacation, generous holiday schedule, health-care, dental and vision coverage and a flexible schedule.

Moving Stipend: No

Skills: Writing, Radio / Podcast, Data

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