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Graphics Multimedia Editor, Open-source Reporting

New York, NYFull-time$114k2026-10-06 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Investigative reporter specializing in open-source intelligence (OSINT) to turn raw evidence into impactful visual stories using spatial analysis and 3-D modeling.

Role type

Senior investigative reporter (OSINT & visual reconstruction)

Builds

Visual reconstructions, spatial investigations, and 3-D modeled stories for accountability journalism.

Domain

Investigative journalism, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), Spatial Analysis

Required skills

OSINT fluency, geolocation, chronolocation, satellite/aerial imagery analysis, audio-video research, user-generated content verification, timeline building, investigative reporting, accountability journalism

Preferred skills

QGIS, Blender, data analysis methods, audio/image forensics, programming, custom tool development, web scraping, APIs, command line tools, Adobe Suite, Figma

Technologies

Google Earth, satellite imagery platforms, scanner audio data, flight/vessel tracking, QGIS, Blender, machine learning, computer vision, AI tools, web scraping tools, APIs

Responsibilities

Analyze data sources including satellite imagery, flight/vessel tracking, and social media; vet and build relationships with sources; generate ideas for custom tooling to automate OSINT; use computational techniques like machine learning and computer vision for reporting; produce clear copy about visual evidence on tight deadlines.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC