Pixalate is hiring a
Investigative Journalist

Summary

The job is for an Investigative Journalist in the field of Digital Advertising Tech. The role involves leading investigations into fraudulent activities and deceptive practices within the ad tech ecosystem, collaborating with a diverse team to produce impactful reports, and staying updated on industry trends.

Requirements

• BA in Journalism, Communications, or related field
• 3+ years of professional experience as an investigative journalist
• A deep understanding of the ad tech supply chain (i.e., programmatic advertising)
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong critical thinking and ability to generate intuitive conclusions from complex datasets, including identifying and interpreting patterns within data
• Solid understanding of basic probability and statistics
• Ability to work independently and solve complex problems with limited supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a high attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Lead the narrative of Pixalate investigations into the ad tech advertising supply chain, including benchmarks and uncovering deceptive practices
• Analyze large datasets with data scientists and engineers to extract meaningful insights that drive your investigative work
• Oversee the production high-quality, in-depth reports and articles that clearly communicate complex findings to a wide audience, including clear and robust methodologies
• Stay updated on industry trends, particularly in ad tech, to inform and guide your investigative efforts
• Build and maintain relationships with industry insiders, regulators, and stakeholders to support your research
• Present findings to internal teams and external partners, including media and industry events
• Ensure investigations adhere to the highest journalistic and ethical standards

Benefits

• Monthly internet reimbursement
• Casual, remote work environment
• Hybrid, flexible hours
• Opportunity for advancement
• Fun annual team events
• Being part of a high-performing team that wants to win and have fun doing it