Investigative Journalism

Hiring Immediately
- Posted on 18 Nov 2024 12:30 PM

**Investigative Journalism**:

- Remote
- 3+ years
- Full Time

**Recruitment Process**:
**Assesment Round**:
**Interview Round**:
**Job description**:
**Company Overview**:
Ultimez Technology, a leading Software Development Organization gaining a foothold of 10 years in the industry is looking for Crypto Writers for various products that are custom built for their global audience.

Ultimez is envisioned in having enthusiastic, dynamic and outstanding innovative squads.

**Profile Overview**:
We are looking for an upbeat and confident Crypto Writers who must have experience in FinTech, Crypto, Trading, Stocks, Exchange, Finance & Banking sectors/industries.

**Responsibility**:
1. Conduct deep investigations into major cryptocurrency and blockchain-related topics, including fraud, hacks, scams, and regulatory issues.
2. Write long-form and reports on investigative articles, incorporating interviews, data analysis, and first-hand research.
3. Cross-check and verify information from multiple sources, including government documents, blockchain records, and financial filings.
4. Conduct interviews with industry experts, whistleblowers, and affected parties to gather exclusive information.
5. Collaborate with the editorial and legal teams to ensure the accuracy and legality of all investigative content.

**Leadership**:
1. Mentor junior reporters in investigative techniques and ethical journalism.
2. Lead and coordinate the research and investigation process for major stories.
3. Report on the progress and outcomes of investigations regularly.

**Editorial**:
1. Edit and review investigative reports for accuracy, engagement, and SEO.
2. Ensure articles are optimized for long-tail keywords and perform well in search engines.
3. Maintain a content calendar for investigative reports, ensuring timely publication.

**Skill and Knowledge**:
1. Investigative Research: Strong ability to gather and verify complex information, data, and sources through deep research, interviews, and analysis.
2. Writing & Storytelling: Excellent storytelling skills, capable of turning raw information into compelling, long-form investigative reports.
3. Fact-Checking & Verification: Thorough attention to detail, with a focus on verifying all facts, figures, and sources.
4. Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Expertise: In-depth understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, especially for covering fraud, hacks, legal issues, and market manipulation.
5. Legal and Ethical Standards: Strong knowledge of legal and ethical considerations in journalism, ensuring articles are unbiased, accurate, and responsible.
6. Social Media & Digital Trends: Knowledgeable in leveraging social media platforms like Reddit and Twitter to track leads and uncover hidden stories.
7. SEO: Strong on-page and technical SEO knowledge, optimizing content in line with Google’s latest algorithm updates and E-E-A-T standards. 8. Author & Social Media Profile: Must have a well-established author profile and a strong social media presence, especially on Twitter, to connect with audiences and industry influencers effectively.

**Tools**:
1. Google Docs, Grammarly, and Copyleaks: For writing, editing, and plagiarism detection.
2. Blockchain Explorers (Etherscan, BscScan) and On-Chain Tools (Defilllama and CryptoQuant): To track blockchain transactions and verify data.
3. Ahrefs/Semrush: For keyword research and performance analysis.
4. Social Media Platforms: For research purposes.
5. WordPress: For managing and publishing content.