This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: Europe
About Us
We are building an elite team of investigators committed to truth-seeking, with exceptional depth, intellectual honesty, and rigorous editorial discipline.
The Apex Project is a new, independent investigative newsroom. We are creating a professional investigative operation dedicated to meticulous verification, transparent methodology, and accountability to facts — particularly where claims are contested, evidence is fragmented, or public narratives conflict.
We operate with full editorial independence and are supported by experienced media investors who understand that serious investigative work requires time, discipline, and institutional support.
The Opportunity
We are seeking experienced investigators with backgrounds in law enforcement, judicial, policing, intelligence, prosecution, or comparable investigative roles to join our team across the UK and Europe.
This role is suited for professionals accustomed to:
• Working cases with conflicting accounts.
• Evaluating credibility under conditions of uncertainty.
• Handling sensitive or high-stakes information.
• Building conclusions from primary evidence rather than secondary reporting.
As a founding investigator, you will help define how The Apex Project conducts investigations and earns public trust through disciplined, evidence-based work.
The Role
As a Founding Investigator, you will:
• Conduct original investigations into matters of public interest.
• Develop investigative leads from documents, records, data, and first-hand sources.
• Assess competing claims and determine what can be substantiated.
• Verify sources, authenticate materials, and evaluate evidentiary reliability.
• Work closely with editors to translate complex findings into transparent, accurate reporting.
• Contribute to both long-term investigations and rapid-response reporting.
• Maintain strict standards of discretion, accuracy, and professional integrity.
Who Your Are
Required Experience
Professional investigative experience in one or more of the following:
• Law enforcement or detective work
• Intelligence analysis or national security roles
• Prosecutorial or legal investigative work
• Regulatory, oversight, or compliance investigations
• Cross-border or EU-level investigative bodies
Core Competencies
• Strong judgment in weighing evidence and assessing credibility.
• Experience working with incomplete or conflicting information.
• Comfort handling sensitive material responsibly.
• Clear, disciplined written communication.
• High tolerance for scrutiny and fact-checking.
• Commitment to neutrality and intellectual honesty.
A traditional journalism background is not required — investigative discipline and analytical rigour matter more than newsroom tenure.
What This Role Is Not
• Not advocacy
• Not opinion writing
• Not political messaging
• Not commentary or punditry
This is investigative work grounded in verification and evidence.
Compensation & Structure
• Compensation: USD $60,000-$180,000 annually, depending on seniority.
• Fully remote, with flexible scheduling.
• Robust editorial support and resources for sustained investigations.
• Founding role with influence over investigative standards and practices.
To Apply: Please submit your CV and one exemplary piece of work you would be willing to stake your professional reputation on.
This offer from "The Apex Project" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 77% flex score.
Apply Now
Apply Now