Investigative Journalist (Disguised as a Publicist)

About The Media Whisperer

The Media Whisperer was established five years ago by investigative journalist Michael Simonson. It leverages investigative research and writing expertise to secure extensive media coverage for clients. The agency boasts hundreds of placements including full-length articles, TV segments, and podcast interviews across prestigious platforms such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, NBC Nightly News, CBS Mornings, and CNBC, among many others.

Notable achievements include a TV feature on New York's ABC News, which helped a client recover a significantly increased insurance payout after a denial hampered the rebuilding of their fire-damaged home. Recent highlights also include exposing the oppression of Uyghurs in prominent publications, uncovering intellectual property fraud in Inc. Magazine, and spotlighting failures in public safety in a Maryland condo in The Washington Times.

Job Overview

The agency is looking to onboard its first full-time employee, someone with a strong investigative journalism background similar to the founder's. The role involves conducting thorough, minimum one-hour interviews with clients to extract the most compelling personal and professional narratives. Following these interviews, the candidate will distill the information into sharp, persuasive PR pitches designed to convince busy journalists to invest significant effort in elevating clients' stories through articles or broadcasts.

Desired Skills and Profile

• Proven experience in investigative journalism
• Skilled at conducting probing interviews that reveal sensitive and critical details
• Capability to transcribe interviews accurately and in real-time
• Strong writing skills with experience in producing detailed articles typically over 3,000 words
• Genuine interest in storytelling and revealing concealed facts
• Passion for uncovering hard-to-find truths

Compensation & Work Details

This position is remote and part-time, with an expectation that it will transition to full-time soon. Compensation is provided at a rate of $50 per hour.