Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Moldova.

📋 Description

• Lead and manage both local and cross-border investigations involving Moldova and its neighboring countries.

• Collaborate closely with Moldovan member centers, partner organizations, independent media, freelancers, and the broader OCCRP network.

• Identify, propose, and develop cross-border stories that address systemic corruption, organized crime, illicit financial flows, disinformation, and foreign influence campaigns.

• Provide guidance on story concepts and reporting strategies to align with OCCRP standards and generate impactful investigations.

• Oversee investigations and quickly produced stories through pitching, drafting, fact-checking, and final editing processes.

• Collaborate with data teams and journalists to analyze leaks, datasets, and databases relevant to investigations in Moldova.

• Mentor reporters to ensure thorough, accurate, and high-quality reporting.

• Advise editors regarding the feasibility of reporting, contextual considerations, and security matters.

• Supervise footnotes, fact-checking processes, and the Right of Reply protocol.

• Organize coordination meetings with Moldovan partners and regional editorial teams.

• Work together with Impact, Audience, Social Media, and Production teams to enhance the reach and visibility of investigations.

• Maintain editorial independence from civil society advocacy initiatives.

• Adhere to journalistic, legal, ethical, and OCCRP standards.

• Evaluate physical, digital, and legal threats and coordinate security measures for at-risk journalists and sensitive stories.

• Represent OCCRP within the Moldovan media landscape and at regional investigative journalism conferences.

• Support the Fundraising and Program teams by providing regional insights for grant proposals and activity reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Moldova.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in journalism.

• Extensive background in investigative reporting, cross-border collaboration, and editing.

• Proven track record of leading and mentoring reporter teams in cross-border and collaborative environments.

• Strong expertise in investigating corruption, illicit financial flows, disinformation, and foreign influence operations.

• Fluency in English is required.

• Capacity to work effectively under pressure, manage tight deadlines, and navigate complex and potentially high-risk reporting scenarios with sound judgment.

• Comprehensive understanding of the physical, digital, and legal challenges related to conducting investigations in Eastern Europe.

• Submission of a cover letter, resume, and two examples of investigations contributed to, along with an explanation of the role played in each.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Commitment to an equal opportunity and inclusive workplace.

• Support or accommodation during the application process for qualified candidates.