Senior Investigative Correspondent
lookout localSanta Cruz (CA)
About the role
Lookout Local in California is seeking a Senior Correspondent to lead accountability reporting and collaborate with our team of journalists. The role emphasizes in-depth coverage of legal systems, housing, affordability, and local economic changes, with a strong data journalism emphasis and public records requests. You will mentor peers, drive investigative projects, and contribute to our mission of reviving local journalism in a fast-paced, reader-focused newsroom.
Before you apply
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Your profile is current
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Two examples you can talk through
Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.
A number in mind
What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.
Your notice period
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Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.
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