The Bureau of Investigative Journalism is expanding and we are looking for a talented journalist to join our global environmental reporting team.

We are undertaking a significant expansion of our award-winning environmental project, looking at the impacts of the global food supply chain on our climate, ecosystems and communities. This is undoubtedly the most important story in the world and we want to make sure it is told well and told urgently.

We want an enthusiastic journalist with at least two years experience of strong environmental reporting to join this core team, on a three-year contract.

About The Bureau

The Bureau is the UK’s largest independent investigative journalism organisation. It exists to inform the public about the realities of power in today’s world. Our investigations seek to expose systemic wrongs, challenge misinformation and spark change. With no corporate or political agenda we bring to light serious issues affecting individuals and communities in the UK and around the world.

We work collaboratively to maximise the impact of our fact-based reporting and share our findings openly with local, national and international media outlets to reach as many people as possible.

About the environment project

We have been reporting on the environmental impacts of the global industrialised food system through our Eating the Earth project for several years.

We now have new funding to dramatically build on and expand the scope of this work – bringing in more freelancers, better and more innovative storytelling and more resources to make sure our reporting has real-world impact and helps to drive lasting and systemic change.

The core environmental team at the Bureau will be an editor, multiple reporters and an impact producer – based in the UK, working with regular freelancers, environmental groups and researchers across the world.

The role
It is an exciting time to join our innovative, mission-driven journalism outfit and be part of an ambitious new project to produce cross-border investigations on global health topics.

The environment reporter will work as part of our investigative team. You will have experience of environmental reporting, and will be able to demonstrate some experience of investigative or off-diary journalism.

Experience and skills

• Proven track record of strong environmental journalism
• At least three years of journalism experience
• Some investigative or long-form journalism experience
• Good environmental, business or agricultural contacts
• Understanding of media law and journalism ethics
• Diligence and attention to detail
• You will be a collaborative team player
• A passion for accountability journalism

Desirable experience and skills

• Investigative reporting
• Data journalism skills
• Good story ideas

It is envisaged that this is a full-time role, primarily based in our London office (once it is safe to return to the office), but as The Bureau is committed to supporting people who require a more flexible approach to working this is open to discussion.

The Bureau is committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer providing opportunities for all, where people can come to do their best work. We encourage individuals from BAME communities or disadvantaged backgrounds as these groups are currently underrepresented in the media industry, which is something we are committed to changing.

Salary: £32-36,000, dependent on experience.
Duration: Three-year fixed-term contract

To apply

Send a CV and covering letter to environmentjob@tbij.com by 30 April 2021

Interviews will be in the week beginning 10 May.

Please fill out our Equality Monitoring Form here, which is anonymous, so we can better track who we are reaching.