Contributors inside Ekalavya Hansaj
The People and Partners Powering Our Investigative Intelligence
Our contributors are part of a global investigative media network spanning 1,000+ investigative news outlets, 25,000+ media properties, research desks, content labs, editorial studios, and partner organizations. They produce long, evidence-based dossiers and briefings that usually run between 15,000 and 40,000+ words.
This network runs on disciplined work: field reporting, document review, data tracing, strict fact-checking, editing, and legal risk review. If you work with us, you are joining a serious process built to stand up to pressure.
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1,000+
Investigative outlets
25,000+
Media properties
15,000–40,000+
Dossier length
Global
Cross-border teams
Research desks that feed the evidence
Multiple research desks pull records, build timelines, and keep citations tight so claims stay checkable.
Labs and studios that build clarity
Content labs and studios support visuals, archival work, data graphics, and long-form packaging.
Cross-border editorial coordination
Teams collaborate across jurisdictions so the same investigation can be released without losing accuracy.
Experts who keep the work grounded
Subject-matter experts join when a topic needs real domain knowledge, not guesswork.
Investigative Journalists
They do interviews, build sources, travel when needed, and write the reporting that holds the core of a dossier.
Research Analysts
They read court filings, company records, policy documents, and public data to confirm who did what and when.
Data & Intelligence Specialists
They map networks, track entities, verify digital material, and turn messy datasets into clear evidence trails.
Editors & Dossier Architects
They shape thousands of lines of material into a structured dossier that a reader can follow without getting lost.
Fact-Checkers & Verification Teams
They verify claims, dates, quotes, documents, and links so the finished work does not collapse under scrutiny.
Legal & Risk Review Contributors
They review sensitive claims for defamation risk, privacy impact, and public-interest justification before publication.
Field Contributors
Local correspondents, fixers, photographers, and documentary teams who help teams report safely and accurately on the ground.
Subject-Matter Experts
Experts in finance, governance, cyber, health, climate, defense, human rights, corruption, and international affairs.
Content Labs & Studios
They produce visuals, data graphics, documentary research, explainer packages, and multimedia adaptations of dossiers.
Long-form investigative dossiers
Built around documents, timelines, and clean attribution, with depth over speed.
Deep research briefs
Shorter than a dossier, but still evidence-led, with clear citations and next steps.
Evidence-led reports
Records, disclosures, filings, and verifiable material that can be checked later.
Data investigations
Network mapping, money trails, and patterns across entities, backed by traceable sources.
Public records analysis
Backgrounders that stop rumors from becoming “facts” through repetition.
Cross-border collaborations
Parallel reporting across jurisdictions when the story spans borders and systems.
Visual investigations
Charts, visuals, and multimedia evidence packages that make complex systems understandable.
Archival investigation projects
Older documents and patterns that explain what today’s headlines keep missing.
Important note
We do not publish generic opinion posts or casual short articles without evidence discipline.
Evidence-first reporting
Claims must be supported by records, direct reporting, or clearly stated uncertainty.
Source protection
Do not expose vulnerable sources, and do not handle sensitive data carelessly.
Fact-checking discipline
Names, dates, quotes, and numbers are treated like evidence, not decoration.
Conflict disclosure
Tell editors about any personal, political, or financial ties that matter.
Independence
No one buys conclusions, and no one trades influence for coverage.
No plagiarism
If a line is not yours, it must be credited properly or removed.
No fabricated evidence
No fake documents, altered records, or manipulated media presented as real.
Secure communication
Use safer channels when the work involves risk, pressure, or sensitive material.
Public interest
We publish because it matters, not because it trends.
Editorial review
Work is reviewed before publication, and contributors must respond during review.
No paid conclusions
Contributors do not buy influence, and partners do not control outcomes.
Clear separation
Any sponsored content is separated from independent investigations and disclosed clearly.
Editorial leadership
Decisions are made based on evidence strength and public interest, not pressure.
Conflict control
Conflicts must be declared early so risk can be managed before it spreads.
Step 1
Initial Submission or Assignment
A contributor sends a pitch, lead, document set, research memo, or joins an active investigation under assignment.
Step 2
Editorial Screening
Editors check relevance, public interest, basic evidence quality, and the first layer of risk.
Step 3
Research & Evidence Mapping
Teams map documents, sources, timelines, entities, and claims so nothing important is lost later.
Step 4
Fact-Checking & Corroboration
Claims are checked against records, interviews, public sources, and independent confirmations.
Step 5
Legal & Ethical Review
Sensitive material is reviewed for legal risk, privacy concerns, and harm reduction.
Step 6
Dossier Development
The work is structured into a long-form dossier, usually 15,000+ words, with clear evidence lanes.
Step 7
Final Editorial Approval
Senior editors approve publication once the work is coherent, checked, and defensible.
Outcome
Publish or Hold
Some work is published, some is held, and some is delayed when safety or ongoing investigations require it.
Join
Become a Contributor
We welcome experienced journalists, researchers, editors, analysts, data specialists, field contributors, subject-matter experts, and media organizations who want to work on evidence-led investigations.
- Investigative reporting and source development with clear documentation habits.
- Research analysis, OSINT, and public records work that can be checked by another person.
- Data journalism, network mapping, and forensic verification for complex claims.
- Fact-checking, editing, and long-form dossier structuring for clarity and discipline.
- Legal and risk review for investigations that can trigger legal pushback.
- Important: accepted contributors are not paid; they must pay an annual charge to be finally accepted into the contributor program.
Secure
Secure Communication & Sensitive Submissions
For sensitive leads, documents, or higher-risk investigations, use our secure tips channel. We encourage careful handling of sensitive material, and we do not advise careless sharing in public inboxes.
- Use the secure form for documents and leads that could put someone at risk.
- Do not promise yourself “perfect anonymity”; safety depends on your actions and your situation.
- If you are unsure, send a minimal first message and wait for guidance from editors.
- Never upload material you do not have the right to share or that harms vulnerable people without public interest.
- If you have a large set of files, start with a short note that explains what the files are and where they came from.
- If your situation feels dangerous, step back first and use the safest channel available instead of rushing.
This directory lists public contributors and institutional partners who can be named. Some contributors work without public credit when safety, legal risk, or ongoing investigations require it.
Role
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Beat
Beat means the topic lane they work in most.
Country
Country is shown for context, not as a boundary.
Clear Filters
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Lead investigator
Leads the core reporting lane and owns the evidence map.
Reporting contributor
Reports interviews, sources, and record-backed facts.
Research contributor
Builds record packs, citations, and timelines that support claims.
Data analyst
Cleans datasets and produces verified patterns and link maps.
Field researcher
Confirms ground truth and local detail that paper trails miss.
Fact-checker
Checks claims, dates, quotes, and internal consistency.
Editor
Tightens structure, removes weak lines, and keeps clarity intact.
Legal reviewer
Flags legal risk and forces precise, defensible language.
Visual investigator
Builds visuals that explain networks without distortion.
Documentary producer
Adapts evidence into documentary-ready structure and scripts.
Translation contributor
Translates documents and source material with meaning intact.
Archival researcher
Finds older records and patterns that change today’s story.
Partner outlet
Co-publishes, supports reporting lanes, or contributes verification.
Studio or lab contributor
Supports visual, data, and multimedia output tied to evidence.
Safety note
In some cases, credits are withheld, anonymized, or delayed to protect people and ongoing work.
Corruption and governance
Power abuse, public duty failures, and hidden decision chains.
Corporate accountability
Company behavior, compliance gaps, and real-world harm.
Financial crime
Money trails, fraud signals, and entity networks.
Organized crime
Groups, protection systems, and enforcement failures.
Human rights
Documented harm, accountability, and protections that fail.
Conflict and security
Verified timelines and oversight in high-risk environments.
Environmental crime
Extraction, land abuse, and consequences people live with.
Climate accountability
Claims vs actions, and who profits from delay.
Public health systems
Procurement failures, access gaps, and service collapse.
Technology and surveillance
Systems that watch, track, or control without oversight.
Disinformation networks
Coordinated spread and traceable manipulation patterns.
Cyber investigations
Digital traces, breach patterns, and verified attribution lanes.
Political finance
Donor trails, influence mapping, and policy payback.
Procurement and contracts
Public contracts, bid behavior, and real beneficiaries.
Labor exploitation
Workplace harm, coercion systems, and oversight failures.
Migration and borders
Policies that move people, and what happens after.
Education systems
Funding gaps, quality failures, and policy reality.
Judicial accountability
Court records, delays, and process failures with impact.
Trade and sanctions
Entity checks, restrictions, and enforcement reality.
Extractive industries
Land, resources, and who carries the cost.
Information operations
Influence efforts that target trust and public meaning.
Cross-border teams
Regional editors keep work grounded in local reality and law.
Shared research desks
Record pulls, entity tracking, and timeline building for accuracy.
Evidence repositories
Files stay organized so verification is not guesswork later.
Translation support
Documents and source material are translated with meaning intact.
Multimedia adaptation
Studios turn complex evidence into readable visuals and audio.
Coordinated publication
Release timing is planned to protect safety and preserve accuracy.
Do no harm
Accountability is the goal, and unnecessary damage is not a win.
Protect vulnerable sources
Especially minors and trauma survivors, with real care in writing.
No illegal gathering
Avoid entrapment and illegal methods that turn reporting into risk.
No bribery for records
If a record cannot be obtained responsibly, the approach changes.
Digital security
Sensitive work needs safer habits, not casual sharing.
Risk assessment first
Field risk is assessed before reporting starts, not after a problem.
Emergency readiness
Contacts and safety planning are treated as a real requirement.
Co-published investigations
Shared reporting lanes with coordinated release planning.
Data collaboration
Network mapping, pattern work, and dataset verification support.
Documentary adaptation
Dossier-backed video and documentary research development.
Podcast development
Audio adaptations that keep evidence intact and language clear.
Translation and localization
Multi-region releases with accurate document handling.
Research desk support
Records, archives, and citations that hold up under challenge.
If you want to partner on an investigation, use the partnerships channel so editors can route you to the right desk quickly.
FAQ
Do you accept guest posts?
No, not in the conventional sense. Contributions must support evidence-based investigative work.
FAQ
Can contributors submit completed investigations?
Yes, but they go through editorial screening, verification, and legal review before any publication decision.
FAQ
Are contributors paid?
No. Accepted contributors must pay an annual charge to be finally accepted into the contributor program.
FAQ
Can contributors remain anonymous?
In some cases, yes. It depends on risk level and editorial approval.
FAQ
Do you accept leaks or confidential documents?
Yes, when they are in the public interest. Use the secure submission channel for sensitive material.
FAQ
How long does review take?
It depends on the dossier length and complexity. Review can take weeks or months.
FAQ
Can media organizations partner on investigations?
Yes. Partnerships can include co-publication, research desk support, data work, and documentary adaptation.
FAQ
Do you publish opinion pieces?
Generally no, unless the work supports an investigative dossier or expert analysis tied to evidence.
FAQ
What languages do you work in?
We publish only in English.
FAQ
Can contributors pitch local investigations?
Yes, especially when the story has public-interest significance and evidence potential.
Join a Global Investigative Network Built for Depth, Evidence and Public Interest
If your work is built on records, verification, and clear writing that makes sense on the first read, we invite you to connect with our editorial network.