Investigations Correspondent

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.

We’re looking for an investigations correspondent to unearth important, agenda-setting stories that hold power to account. 

You will be expected to show real commitment in pursuit of stories, which could span a diverse range of subjects in the UK or internationally. While your main focus will be medium and long-term projects, you will sometimes work on faster timeframes. 

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract or staff secondment.

We are seeking candidates with a proven record in investigative journalism, but we recognise that can involve a very broad array of interests, skills and experience. There is no single mould for an investigative reporter – we are always seeking to build a diverse ensemble of journalists with different backgrounds and experiences. You may have particular expertise – for example in AI, politics, kleptocracy, disinformation, sport, sexual abuse, migration or financial crime – or you could be a generalist who relishes deep dives into unknown waters. We are searching for a candidate who has a thorough and meticulous grasp of detail.

About the role

• Produce high quality investigative journalism across multiple platforms
• Break stories that have national and international impact
• Collaborate with colleagues in the investigative team and wider newsroom
• Attend daily meetings, contributing to group discussions and helping the team identify journalistic priorities
• Work closely with Guardian editors and lawyers to find ways to get legally risky stories over the line
• Adhere to appropriate standards of data retention and security, and use encrypted channels for communication when required
• Work closely with the head of investigations and deputy head of investigations to identify personal priorities and develop investigations
• Tell stories through a range of other mediums, such as long reads, magazine features, audio podcasts, data visuals and films

About you

• Demonstrable experience in investigative journalism
• Proven experience of written journalism, whether news or features
• Preferable experience in visual / audio journalism
• Able to exercise strong editorial judgment in complex, legally sensitive situations, balancing speed, accuracy and risk.
• Demonstrate a rigorous commitment to ethical journalism, source protection, and legal compliance in high-risk reporting environments.
• Experience of a range of advanced investigative techniques
• Awareness of the demands of digital platforms and print 
• Strong understanding of important issues with global impact 
• Understanding of how to use various social media 
• Excellent contacts and a proven ability to develop new sources
• Ideally, you’ll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role

We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.

How to apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter that outlines why you’d love to take on this role, and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for.

Ideally, the successful candidate will be in a position to start with us in May, however, we're open to those with longer notice periods applying.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 9th April 2026.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Sean, Senior Recruitment Partner on sean.brinkley@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits at the Guardian

You'll have six weeks annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase additional days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.

Culture and wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.

We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Learning and development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.