Investigative Journalist

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

📋 Description

• Perform investigations and research on the illegal market for obesity medications.

• Keep track of news, seizures, regulatory measures, court cases, legislative changes, and other pertinent sources.

• Consolidate and organize information from various sources to evaluate the magnitude of and comprehend the workings of the illicit market.

• Identify and evaluate sources, documents, data, and evidence for the Observatory’s archive.

• Examine cases, practices, participants, and potential pathways and frameworks within the illegal market.

• Generate research contributions for quarterly bulletins, investigative reports, press materials, and advocacy documents.

• Assist in identifying experts, sources, and institutions relevant to the Observatory's mission.

• Aid in the creation of content aimed at disseminating and communicating findings.

• Transform disjointed information into actionable intelligence, evidence, and well-supported narratives to bolster the Brazilian Obesity Panel’s communication and policy advocacy initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism.

• Preferred experience or additional training in investigative journalism, research, data science, public policy, healthcare, or related fields.

• A graduate degree or specialized courses in investigative journalism, data journalism, public policy, healthcare, data science, or similar areas will be viewed favorably.

• Strong skills in investigation and information gathering.

• Capability to research, cross-reference, and verify information from diverse sources.

• Analytical mindset to recognize patterns, connections, and evidence related to the illicit medication market.

• Proficiency in handling data, public documents, and regulatory or judicial information.

• Excellent writing skills with the ability to distill complex information.

• Strong organizational skills and independence in conducting investigations and organizing sources and evidence.

• Experience in open-source research and public database exploration.

• Proficient in information gathering and fact-checking.

• Conduct research into regulatory actions, court cases, and judicial rulings.

• Skills in interviewing and managing relationships with sources.

• Experience in producing reports, bulletins, press releases, and investigative content.

• Ability to organize and systematize information.

🏝️ Benefits

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, embracing women, Black individuals, Indigenous individuals, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those with special needs.

• Option for remote work.

• Opportunity for contract renewal every six months, up to a maximum duration of two years.