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inewsource

Deputy Editor, Investigations

inewsource, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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inewsource

is an award‑winning community‑focused nonprofit newsroom dedicated to improving lives in the San Diego region and beyond through impactful, investigative and accountability journalism. We are unique among San Diego news providers in the way we involve community members in our work, providing a public service through investigative reporting, community‑centered storytelling and stories that inform and empower.

In 2025 our national honors included being named a Pulitzer finalist for Illustrated Reporting and Commentary and winning an Institute for Nonprofit News Insight Award for Visual Journalism for our reporting on fentanyl’s impacts. We also received a First Amendment Coalition Free Speech and Open Government award for our reporting on illegal rent increases in public housing.

Position Overview We’re looking for a

Deputy Editor – Investigations

to lead investigative and community reporters covering issues of national, state and local significance. This editor will play a key role in producing important investigations, including projects, while helping us turn quicker local accountability stories for our readers across the county.

Key Responsibilities The Deputy Editor should be skilled as an investigative reporter and/or editor with a track record of delivering high‑quality reporting with impact. The ideal candidate will understand the value in engaging with diverse audiences to inform our reporting and our hiring practices. Experience covering immigration, the environment, federal or state government, legal affairs or law enforcement is a plus. Experience managing reporters and editorial workflows is strongly preferred, but not a dealbreaker for the right candidate.

Essential Skills

Exceptional line editing

Commitment to accuracy and fairness

Strong interpersonal and team skills

Excellent organization and communication skills

Ability to lead, coach and inspire direct reports in‑person and remotely

Diversity and Inclusion Diversity is a core value at

inewsource

– we believe that a variety of experiences and perspectives lead to better, more nuanced journalism and a better‑informed community. If you have lived experience or have worked and reported with diverse communities, we would love to hear from you.

Location We will only consider candidates located in or willing to relocate to the San Diego area.

Application Details You can read the full job description at https://bit.ly/inewsource-DPI, with details about

inewsource , the job responsibilities, KPIs, benefits, and salary. We look forward to your application. If you have any questions, please contact us at jobs@inewsource.org.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries: Internet News

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