Climate and Environment Editor

The Bureau of Investigative Journalism is looking for a Climate and Environment Editor to lead its award-winning team investigating the governments, companies and people exacerbating the climate crisis.

Key responsibilities

• You will develop and deliver on a clear long-term strategy for agenda-setting investigations.
• You will work to the highest journalistic standards, manage the team’s budget and juggle the demands between the deeper investigations and quicker pieces that intersect with the news.
• You must also proactively support both fundraising and audience-building efforts.
• You will be running an experienced team who expect to by led with ambition, direction, excellent judgment, clear communication skills and a supportive approach.
• You will manage relationships with publishing partners, freelancers, experts, influencers and others who will help promote the journalism.
• You’ll also contribute to newsletters, panel discussions and social videos.

Eligibility

• You must have the right to live and work in the UK.
• 5+ years of experience in climate or environment accountability journalism, with a mastery of the beat and some major stories to prove it
• At least two years managing a team, with the ability to juggle and prioritise several projects, support and inspire reporters, advocate for their stories and hold them accountable against their targets
• A demonstrable passion for environment journalism, and a belief that climate reporting – be it exposing disinformation, fossil fuel funding, agriculture or the growing threat of AMR – can make a real difference
• A willingness to try new things, make confident decisions and take responsibility for them
• A range of both short- and long-term ideas for stories that are relevant to the public debate, will can get audiences hooked and have the potential for serious impact
• Readiness to engage with and win over audience members by interacting with them directly – by phone, email, on a stage or via social media – and to support the Bureau’s membership programme
• A track record in ensuring stories are fair and rigorously sourced, and that fact-check, right-of-reply and legal review processes are followed properly
• A good knowledge of English media law
• A commitment to considering and including diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of the role
• The traits of a true collaborator and communicator: sometimes leading, sometimes helping others achieve their goals, and always understanding that everyone should be treated with respect and empathy

How to apply

Candidates should send a CV and cover letter to climatejob@tbij.com. The cover letter should tell us in brief terms 1) why you think you’d be a good fit, taking us through at least one of the pieces or projects you’re proudest of, and 2) tell us what you would want to do with the role. What do you think are the most pressing issues to investigate and how would you go about it with a small reporting team? If you need support with your application, such as reasonable adjustments, or want to ask any questions about the job before submitting an application, please climatejob@tbij.com

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