[Hiring] Freelance Investigative Journalist @The Arena Platform Inc

Role Description

This role involves investigating and reporting on systemic abuse, corruption, and unchecked power.

• Pitch, report, and write deeply researched stories
• Develop sources, analyze data, and pursue original documents and interviews
• Work with editors, video producers, and designers to create compelling multimedia features
• Collaborate with legal and fact-checking teams to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Contribute to the editorial framing and ongoing evolution of the investigative series

Qualifications

• A proven track record in investigative or enterprise journalism (print, digital, or broadcast)
• Strong reporting instincts — comfort digging through records, chasing leads, and developing reluctant sources
• Ability to turn complex systems and data into engaging, accessible narratives
• Familiarity with public records requests, data journalism tools, or open-source research is a plus
• A passion for accountability journalism and the courage to pursue stories that matter

Compensation

• $1,500–$2,250 per story, depending on scope, experience, and format

Company Description

The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN) is an innovative technology and media company with a proven cutting-edge playbook that transforms media brands.

• Our unified technology platform empowers creators and publishers with tools to publish and monetize their content
• Leverages quality journalism of anchor brands like TheStreet, Parade.com, and Men’s Journal
• Aggregates content across a diverse portfolio of incredible brands

Visit us at thearenagroup.net and discover how we are revolutionizing the world of digital media.

The Arena Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.