Job Title: Senior Investigative Journalist, Sunday IndependentDepartment: EditorialFunction: PublishingReporting to: News Editor, Sunday IndependentWe are seeking candidates for the role of Senior Investigative Journalist with the Sunday Independent.This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-impact, agenda-setting journalism for our website and in print. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in breaking high-profile stories of significant public interest and investigative journalism of the highest quality.They will be able to tell these stories in a compelling fashion across a range of platforms: digitally, in print, on video and in audio format.The role demands an ability to call a story, identify underlying themes and to explain complex developments crisply and accessibly.Drive and ambition are key assets and a determination to beat the competition.Role Responsibilities (Overview)To break stories and be a champion for original journalismTo Investigate issues of public importance across a range of topicsTo interview people in a wide range of different circumstances and situationsTo build a strong network of contacts to maintain a flow of news ranging from political figures to the general publicCollaborating with news editors, photographers, production staff and digital desksEnsure a high level of fast, accurate, fair and engaging journalismPerforming other duties on occasion as required by the Head of News or EditorDelivering content to tight deadlinesEnsure that our output reflects the audiences that we serve - and helps to grow subscriptions online and support print circulationCarry out your duties at all times in accordance with Mediahuis' Editorial Code of Practice and relevant professional and legal codes.Knowledge, Skills, Training & ExperienceA strong track record of producing high profile agenda-setting journalismAbility to tell stories across all platformsExcellent news judgment coupled with the ability to write engaging content and develop in-depth analysisAbility to maximise social media and other digital tools to source news information and promote journalismAbility to explain complex issues in an accessible mannerAble to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.Able to prioritise and plan activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines and resource requirements