Investigative Journalist – Global Disinformation & OSINT

BBC Studios Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An international broadcasting organization in London is seeking a Journalist for its Global Disinformation Unit. This role focuses on producing impactful investigative stories that highlight the harms of disinformation. Candidates should have proven experience in investigative journalism, a solid understanding of disinformation, and proficiency in open-source intelligence tools. Offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

Defined pension scheme

Discounted dental and health care

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver original, high-impact investigations.
• Proven experience investigating coordinated influence operations.
• Experience with social media monitoring and open-source tools.

Responsibilities

• Producing and commissioning investigative stories.
• Tracking disinformation trends using analytic tools.
• Creating engaging content in video, audio, and text formats.

Skills

Investigative journalism experience

Disinformation journalism

Open-Source intelligence proficiency

Multiplatform storytelling

Excellent written English

Tools

BrandWatch

CrowdTangle

Job description

An international broadcasting organization in London is seeking a Journalist for its Global Disinformation Unit. This role focuses on producing impactful investigative stories that highlight the harms of disinformation. Candidates should have proven experience in investigative journalism, a solid understanding of disinformation, and proficiency in open-source intelligence tools. Offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.