Investigations editor

Mongabay, an award-winning environmental science and conservation news organisation, is seeking an Investigations Editor to lead and coordinate its investigative journalism activities. The role involves developing new areas of inquiry, facilitating cross-border collaborations, and strengthening research and fact-checking processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and manage investigative reporting activities across Mongabay’s editorial teams.
• Identify and develop investigative story ideas relevant to environmental issues.
• Edit and publish investigative work from staff and freelance contributors.
• Commission original research and manage assignments, including field travel.
• Conduct risk assessments, fact-check articles, and coordinate legal reviews.
• Obtain, analyse, and organise documents, datasets, and background research.
• Produce or source multimedia content (charts, maps, photos, videos).
• Manage secure communications and editorial partnerships with media outlets.
• Track story impacts for grant reporting and strategic planning.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an investigative journalist; portfolio including environmental reporting preferred.
• Exceptional written and spoken English; multilingual candidates preferred.
• Knowledge of conservation and environmental issues, especially agribusiness and extractive industries.
• Experience with cross-border investigative journalism collaborations.
• Proven ability to analyse and interpret data/documents for public audiences.
• Comfortable with multimedia content production.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, WordPress (or similar CMS), Google Drive, social media, and project management tools like Asana.
• Reliable high-speed internet access.

Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled

Click here to apply.