Austin, TX, USA Req #39952

　　Monday, November 27, 2023

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　　Associate Editor/Investigations

　　The Austin American-Statesman is hiring an Associate Editor to lead long and short-term investigations of impact. This is a new position, a dream job based in Austin, the 10th largest city in the country and growing.

　　The reporting team here is hungry, sharp, dedicated, and will not be outhustled. Our AE is equally hungry and cooks with gas.

　　We want the best: a journalist with a proven track record of investigative victories, an unselfish leader, who lifts others, and guides the team to bring about change, expose sham and improve lives.

　　The AE role allows for said editor to be a player-coach and take a direct hand in pitching and producing investigations, as well as working with our talented journalists on projects.

　　It is not uncommon for Statesman editors to produce content. The AE will lead a team of reporters, based on the project that is greenlighted.

　　What else are we looking for?

　　The post requires the skills to edit artfully and tight, a writer's touch for clarity, discipline to manage complex or fast-moving investigations with grace and a collaborative spirit. A knowledge of data analysis, navigating public records and working with our legal team is important. The skill to guide a project across platforms, via documentary, podcast, in multiple languages, by working with cross-teams is necessary.

　　Location, opportunity, fun.

　　Austin, and Central Texas, provide unprecedented opportunities for ambitious journalism. We are the seat of power for state government, home to the University of Texas at Austin, a global technology hub and burgeoning medical center, a region where billions of dollars in public money is being spent on every kind of project imaginable and in need of watchdogs. Government routinely tries to block or obfuscate transparency, and that is when we step in.

　　The #MightyStatesman brand.

　　The #MightyStatesman is riding a wave of unprecedented journalistic success. This year, the Statesman won a national Edward R. Murrow Award, the second time in three years, earned the Taylor Family Award for Fairness in Journalism from Harvard University, and was recognized as a Pulitzer Finalist in Public Service for its meritorious work to expose the failed response by law enforcement during the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.

　　The Statesman is a talent hub, home to the best on their beats from football to dinning to entertainment, education, politics, business, and a diverse newsroom of journalist.

　　The Associate Editor will report to the Executive Editor with dotted responsibilities to our Managing Editor/News.

　　Because Texas:

　　There is no better place to do investigations than right here, and the AE will quarterback and coach us to greater victories for our community. To quote from the classic Texas high school series, Friday Night Lights: "Clear eyes. Full hearts. Can't lose."

　　Responsibilities: Creates investigations that accurately inform and engage our growing community across different platforms that lead to subscriptions and audience growth. Be a leading voice in our community by showcasing your area of expertise and that of your colleagues. Connects with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media, on camera, forums, community leadership, etc.) Provides accountability journalism and analysis by tackling complex issues. Works with our content strategist to evaluate what's works and develop ongoing plans to better serve our growing audience across our publication platforms. Collaborates with content team to ensure our projects have the appropriate elements for our investigations (photos, videos, audio, graphics). Promotes personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand. Provides great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions to improve our community. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field -- or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least 10 years of journalism experience with a proven track record of investigative reporting of impact. Strong command of AP grammar and style. Adept at taking photos and video with a cellphone. Ability to effectively work remotely, whether at home or from the field. We provide a laptop. The ability to produce content that is clean, accurate and publication ready. Passionate and enthusiastic about local news that helps our community. A desire to grow and develop investigations locally and across our network. Understand reporting ethics and sourcing. Proven history of collaborative work with other journalists and teams. This role requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law. Employment is contingent on passing a post-offer, pre-employment background check, drug screen and motor vehicle record check. Application Instructions:

　　We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don't limit your upload to a resume; show us what you've done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:

　　Your resume - one to two pages. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job. Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you've produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.

　　It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

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