Sample interview questions: Can you describe a time when you had to work on a collaborative investigative journalism project involving scientific research?
Sample answer:
During my tenure at the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), I had the privilege of collaborating on a groundbreaking investigation that brought together a global network of journalists, data scientists, and environmental researchers. Our project, dubbed “Paradise Papers,” unearthed a vast cache of leaked financial documents that shed light on the hidden wealth and tax evasion practices of the world’s elite.
One of the key aspects of the project involved the analysis of complex scientific data, specifically the modeling of greenhouse gas emissions associated with the investments of various companies and individuals. To tackle this challenge, we partnered with scientists from leading research institutions such as the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science… Read full answer