Job Openings
HIRING: Investigative reporter
InvestigateWest is looking for an investigative reporter who lives to expose wrongdoing, corruption, exploitation, the holes in society’s safety nets and the powerful interests responsible for fixing them. Founded in 2009 as a nonprofit, InvestigateWest produces in-depth reporting on critical issues in hopes of spurring meaningful change and, bit by bit, making the world a better place.
This job is full-time and includes benefits. We are open to candidates living in or willing to relocate to Washington, Oregon and Idaho, but we are especially interested in those living in Idaho or Western Washington.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a track record of producing impactful in-depth or investigative stories.
- Aspires to great storytelling and studies the giants of the craft.
- Gets reluctant sources to talk candidly and has a deft touch with people who have experienced trauma.
- Hungrily pursues the truth, digging through records, databases and people’s differing accounts.
- Can work both independently and collaboratively.
- Brings a little extra to the table (like data analysis, photography, video, crowdsourced reporting or community engagement skills).
- Has a long list of project ideas and can juggle quick, mid-range and long-term investigations.
We are dedicated to making our organization better reflect the region we cover and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for people of different ages and backgrounds. We encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people and people with disabilities.
Compensation: The salary range is $45,000-$65,000, depending on experience. Also, a monthly work-from-home stipend of $100, and 100% coverage of health insurance and 50% of dental.
Send us a cover letter, resume and five work samples using this form; Deadline: March 13. Email questions to hiring@invw.org. No phone calls, please.
HIRING: Development Associate (FT and remote)
InvestigateWest, a nonprofit news organization, is seeking a full-time, remote Development Associate to support the organization’s fundraising efforts. For the right candidate, this can be an incredible job. Work remotely from anywhere. Work on a schedule that works for you (provided you meet deadlines). Adjust your hours from week to week. Be a part of a mission-driven organization, a place dedicated to doing investigative journalism with real-world impact. Learn the inner workings of the nonprofit world. Have a big impact on a small organization.
Duties include: communicating with donors; maintaining a CRM system (Little Green Light); researching grants; drafting proposals; scheduling social media and newsletters; coordinating event logistics; and performing other administrative tasks as needed.
What you’ll need: the ability to work independently and juggle multiple deadlines; excellent written and verbal communication; and an interest in learning how nonprofits work.
Location: We’re open to candidates working anywhere in the U.S.
Compensation: $20-$25 an hour.
Work schedule: Very flexible, with 10-20 hours a week on average, depending on workloads.
Deadline: We will begin reviewing applications immediately, and we’ll continue to consider candidates as long as the posting remains live on our website.
How to apply: Please send us a resume and two short writing samples using this form.
About us: InvestigateWest is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to investigative journalism for the Pacific Northwest. Founded in Seattle in 2009, the news outlet covers a range of topics including public health, the environment, youth, equity, racial justice, voting rights and government accountability. Original reporting by InvestigateWest has prompted policy reforms, lawsuits against government agencies and more than a half dozen different state laws protecting the environment, workers and foster children. Its staff works remotely across the Northwest. We are dedicated to making our organization better reflect the region we cover and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for people of different ages and backgrounds. We encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people and people with disabilities.
Contact: Email questions to hiring@invw.org. No phone calls, please.
Internships
InvestigateWest typically hosts one or two interns each quarter. Prospective interns must be enrolled in school to be eligible. Interns are paid a stipend of $1,500 per quarter (paid out as $500 per month) and commit to a minimum of 8 hours per week. We accept applications on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Use this form to apply.
Volunteers
InvestigateWest is always looking for volunteers to help with numerous tasks related both to the newsroom and our business operations. If you would like to talk about how you might get involved, email hello@invw.org.
