ProPublica has selected eleven journalists for its investigative editor training cohort in 2026. The nonprofit newsroom announced the participants who will participate in a structured program designed to develop investigative journalism skills and editorial leadership.
The training initiative reflects ProPublica's commitment to building the next generation of investigative editors. Participants will work with experienced editors and reporters at the organization to learn investigative techniques, editorial oversight, and project management in long-form journalism.
The cohort represents diverse backgrounds and newsrooms. Selected journalists come from outlets across the country and bring varying levels of experience in investigative reporting. The program typically covers areas including source development, document analysis, data journalism, and managing complex investigations that span months or years.
ProPublica has operated similar training programs for years as part of its broader mission to support quality journalism. The organization frequently shares its investigative methodology through teaching initiatives, published guides, and direct collaboration with journalists at other outlets.
The 2026 cohort selection demonstrates continued demand for formal investigative editor training. As local and regional newsrooms face budget constraints, many journalists seek external programs to develop skills that may no longer be taught in-house. ProPublica's program addresses this gap by providing hands-on mentorship and access to institutional knowledge built over two decades of award-winning investigations.
Participants selected for the program typically dedicate several months to the training, working on ProPublica investigations while learning editorial processes. Alumni of previous cohorts have gone on to lead investigations at other publications and returned to their home newsrooms with enhanced capabilities.
The announcement signals ProPublica's ongoing investment in journalism infrastructure despite broader industry challenges. The organization continues to allocate resources toward training rather than exclusively focusing on its own reporting, positioning itself as both a news outlet and an educational resource for the journalism field.