Investigations Reporter: fixed-term contract

Role purpose and overview

The Telegraph's investigations team has delivered high profile, award winning exclusives that have generated headlines around the world.  

The Investigations Reporter will be part of a team of reporters who work on in-depth articles that hold the powerful to account and expose wrongdoing, undertaking a wide variety of duties to assist the Investigations Team and News Desk in its news coverage.

Please note that this role is a 6 month fixed-term contract.

Key responsibilities

• Generating and seeking out exclusive news stories.
• Presenting story ideas to the Investigations Editor and News Editor.
• Excellent at rooting around on social media to find leads for stories.
• Identifying exclusive news stories worthy of longer term investigation.
• Working effectively in a team in an often pressured environment.
• Discretion and ability to work on confidential projects for long periods.
• Excellent news judgement.
• Familiarity with finding hidden information on the internet
• Working across different publishing platforms, including the newspaper, podcasts, website and social media channels, to consider the most engaging way to present the team’s reporting.
• Ability to travel for stories and knock on doors when required.
• Flexibility to report on breaking news stories as needed.
• Analysing and processing large amounts of data for stories.

Key skills

• Experience of working in news at a national level.
• Experience of breaking exclusive news stories.
• Experience of working to tight deadlines.
• Familiar with companies house and other online search systems.  
• Detailed knowledge of media law and relevant codes of practice.
• Experienced data journalist or proficient in Excel. 
• Basic knowledge of at least one programming language, eg python or R, would be desirable 
• Experience of speaking to potential sources and subjects of stories on doorsteps.
• Eye for detail so you can ensure copy is accurate.
• Experience writing news stories or features.
• Understand what drives digital engagement.
• Ability to work undercover if required.

Our benefits

The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Training and development

With support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader as part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website.