Investigative journalist/junior reporter

The Kyiv Independent, Ukraine’s biggest English-language publication, is looking for an investigative journalist/junior reporter.

The Kyiv Independent is Ukraine’s main English-language news outlet. It was founded in November 2021 by a team of reporters and editors who were fired from the Kyiv Post for defending editorial independence, in partnership with a media consultancy company Jnomics. Today it’s a team of 37 people based mostly in Kyiv. Publishing in English, we serve as Ukraine’s voice in the world and the world’s window into Ukraine. 

Responsibilities:

• Searching for information in registers and databases;
• Searching for information in social media;
• Working with large volumes of data and documents;
• Photo and video verification;
• Working as a team with a senior reporter

Requirements:

• Have experience in journalistic investigations;
• Have skills of working with Ukrainian and foreign registers;
• Have skills of photo and video verification using special tools and programs;
• Tracking new information search and verification tools;
• Devotion to the values of independent journalism;
• Being based in Kyiv;
• English language proficiency (B2 or higher)

We offer:

• market-level compensation;
• working with a young and highly motivated team, for an award-winning media startup;
• busy but flexible work schedule;

Please submit your CV and motivation letter to jobs@kyivindependent.com. Put “Investigative journalist/Junior reporter” in the subject line of the email. The candidates with relevant skills and experience will be invited for an interview.

Note: It’s a full-time position. Hybrid format of work is possible for this position upon agreement.