Research Reporter, USPFT Job at Freedom of the Press Foundation in New York

Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting, defending, and empowering public-interest journalism, is hiring a research reporter for its U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, the canonical news database documenting press freedom violations in the United States. Using research tools, public records, and strong news judgment, the research reporter plays a key role in the data management of the Tracker, connecting dots across an ever-growing dataset in support of press freedom and newsgathering rights. As part of the Tracker’s mandate to thoroughly document press freedom violations, this role requires a dedicated, detail-oriented researcher who can manage short- and long-term projects, navigate varying court systems, and conduct original reporting. Database experience and data fluency are crucial for keeping up the meticulous metadata that informs advocacy, academia, reporting, and research. A strong news reporting background that has fostered excellent news judgment is equally necessary for quickly and accurately verifying and reporting on press freedom incidents across the U.S. Responsibilities Research incident submissions for inclusion in the database, with a willingness to follow up on story leads, verify information, and stay on top of developing news. Track incidents throughout the internal editorial process, from research and intake through editing and publication. Paginate and proofread prepublication copy with a discerning eye for incident and category details. Research published incidents or categories with pending elements on an ongoing basis and publish updates on developments as needed. Keep reporting and research organized via Google Workspace for the internal editorial team and external contributors. Maintain or support maintenance of multiple internal datasets that augment research, including accountability and lawsuit databases. Maintain the digital Rolodex, including sensitive contact information. Maintain the editorial calendar for relevant dates, and monitor calendars, datasets for major trends, or significant milestones that can be highlighted for the organization. Cultivate source relationships and press freedom knowledge. Manage competing priorities of breaking news updates with long-term reporting projects. Review court case alerts and filter searches for actionable updates and potential new cases. Other responsibilities as assigned by the managing reporter. Required qualifications Five-plus years of reporting or research background, preferably with experience in local news reporting and legal research. Experience with public databases like LexisNexis and Bloomberg, and federal and state court systems. Ability to use open sources, including court records and social media accounts, to identify, research, and verify news stories. Experience with datasets and database management. Strong project management skills with attention to detail. An independent yet collaborative approach; a reliable team player adept at completing tasks in a timely manner while working with remote management and staff. A passion for the First Amendment and protecting the press freedom rights of all. Understanding of or willingness to learn strong data privacy practices and appropriate custodianship of sensitive data and communications. Working with us This is a full-time role with a competitive nonprofit salary in the range of $80,000-90,000, depending on experience. This position will preferably be based in FPF's Brooklyn, N.Y., headquarters; however, strong U.S.-based remote candidates will also be considered. For more information on our full benefits package, please visit our website’s careers page. FPF does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual or reproductive health decisions, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. How to apply If you think you’d like to be a part of our team, please submit your résumé and a cover letter (no longer than one page). Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close this process early due to high applicant volume. After an initial application review, FPF’s hiring process involves: a phone screen with HR and the hiring manager, a skills‑assessment test, an organization‑wide panel, and a final interview with our executive director. Please note: FPF does not sponsor visas at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: Freedom of the Press Foundation is hiring a research reporter for its U.S. Press Freedom Tracker . The position requires a detail-oriented researcher who can manage short- and long-term projects . Database experience and data fluency are crucial for keeping up the meticulous metadata that informs advocacy, academia, reporting, and research . En Español: La Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF), una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a proteger, defender y empoderar el periodismo de interés público, está contratando un reportero de investigación para su U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, la base de datos canónica de noticias que documenta las violaciones a la libertad de prensa en los Estados Unidos. Utilizando herramientas de investigación, registros públicos y un fuerte juicio de noticias, el periodista de investigación juega un papel clave en la gestión de datos del Trackers, conectando puntos a través de un conjunto de datos cada vez mayor en apoyo de libertad de comunicación y derechos de recopilación de información. Como parte del mandato del trackers para documentar detenidamente las infracciones a dicha libertad, este rol requiere de un investigador dedicado orientado al detalle que pueda gestionar proyectos a corto y largo plazo, navegar por diversos sistemas judiciales y llevar a cabo informes originales. Una sólida base de informes de noticias que ha fomentado un excelente juicio sobre las noticias es igualmente necesaria para verificar y informar rápidamente y con precisión los incidentes publicados o categorías con elementos pendientes en una base competitiva y publicar actualizaciones de acontecimientos según sea necesario, con la voluntad de dar seguimiento a los leads de historias, verificar información y mantenerse al tanto de las noticias. Rastrear incidentes durante todo el proceso editorial interno, desde la investigación e ingesta hasta la edición y publicación. Comprender y corregir copias de prepublicación con un ojo discernido por detalles de incidente y categoría. Investigación publicado incidencias o categorias con elementos pendentes en una Base de datos continua y publicaciones actualizadas conforme sea necesario. Mantener informativos y investigaciones organizadas a través del Google Workspace para el equipo interno y contribuyentes externos. Mantiene o apoye bases de datos de datos a largo plazo que permiten la investigación, incluida la rendición de cuentas y la adecuación de casos. Maintax de la ley digital, Cultivación de conocimientos personales y otras capacidades sociales. Esta posición se basará preferiblemente en la sede central de FPF, Brooklyn, Nueva York; sin embargo, también se considerarán candidatos remotos fuertes con sede en los Estados Unidos. Para obtener más información sobre nuestro paquete completo de beneficios, visite nuestra página web s carreras. FPF no discrimina a un individuo por su sexo, edad, raza, color, credo, origen nacional, alienación, religión, estado civil, embarazo, decisiones de salud sexual o reproductiva, orientación sexual o afectiva, identidad y expresión de género, discapacidad, predisposición genética o predispuesta, estatus del portador, ciudadanía, veterano u estatus militar y otras características personales protegidas por ley.