The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
51 – 200 Employees
CharityMediaNon-profit
The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) is a global nonprofit media network founded in 2006 that investigates organized crime, corruption, and related abuses of power. Its team combines investigative journalism, data analysis, and cross-border collaboration to uncover wrongdoing across regions and make complex networks of criminal and corrupt activity understandable to the public. OCCRP also develops resources and supports collaboration for journalists and researchers pursuing evidence-based investigations.

Regional Investigative Editor, OCCRP — Moldova (Remote)

Lead collaborative investigative journalism across Moldova and neighboring countries for OCCRP, a nonprofit newsroom focused on organized crime and corruption. Edit major investigations, develop reporters, coordinate regional partners, and oversee fact-checking, security, and editorial standards.

Description

  • Lead local and cross-border investigations across Moldova and neighboring countries
  • Work with Moldovan member centers, partner organizations, independent media, freelancers, and OCCRP colleagues
  • Develop stories on systemic corruption, organized crime, illicit financial flows, disinformation, and foreign influence
  • Shape reporting plans and story proposals to meet OCCRP standards
  • Oversee investigations and rapid-turnaround stories from pitch through final edit
  • Coordinate with reporters and data teams to assess leaks, datasets, and databases
  • Mentor reporters and maintain rigorous, accurate, editorially sound journalism
  • Advise editors on feasibility, context, and reporting security
  • Supervise footnotes, fact-checking, and Right of Reply procedures
  • Arrange coordination meetings with Moldovan partners and regional editorial teams
  • Work with Impact, Audience, Social Media, and Production teams to extend investigation reach
  • Protect editorial independence from civil society advocacy activities
  • Apply journalistic, legal, ethical, and OCCRP standards
  • Evaluate physical, digital, and legal threats and coordinate protections for at-risk journalists and sensitive stories
  • Represent OCCRP within Moldova’s media sector and at regional investigative journalism conferences
  • Provide regional insight to Fundraising and Program teams for grant proposals and activity reports

Requirements

  • Based in Moldova or willing to relocate there
  • At least five years of journalism experience
  • Extensive investigative reporting, cross-border collaboration, and editing experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring reporting teams in collaborative, cross-border environments
  • Strong experience covering corruption, illicit financial flows, disinformation, and foreign influence operations
  • Fluent English
  • Able to manage pressure and tight deadlines while exercising sound judgment in complex, potentially high-risk reporting situations
  • Strong understanding of the physical, digital, and legal considerations involved in investigations in Eastern Europe
  • Submit a cover letter, resume, and two investigation examples explaining your role in each

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Equal-opportunity and inclusive workplace
  • Application assistance or accommodations for qualified applicants

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