Investigative Reporter

The role

This person will pitch, develop, and produce short- and long-term investigative and enterprise stories. They will use open records laws, data analysis, and research methods to deliver journalism across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.

What you will do

• Pitch, develop, and produce both short- and long-term investigative and enterprise stories.
• Dig deep into complex issues and find untold angles.
• Use open records laws, data analysis and innovative research methods to drive reporting.
• Build and maintain strong source networks across the coverage area.
• Write and deliver stories across streaming, TV, digital and social platforms.
• Shoot and edit high-quality visual content.
• Create content that is informative and shareable.
• Enhance storytelling with graphics, data visualizations, social media elements and user-generated content.
• Collaborate with producers, editors, photographers and digital staff.
• Contribute to story development meetings and help cover breaking news as needed.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field.
• Experience using open records tools, PACER, LexisNexis and public databases.
• Strong storyteller skills with the ability to make the complicated understandable.
• Clear, compelling writing style adaptable for multiple platforms.
• Must be able to use all available tools to enhance stories, including AI.
• Digital-first mindset with strong understanding of social platforms and audience engagement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm and confident under pressure, especially in breaking news situations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Nice to have

• 5-7+ years of investigative journalism experience preferred

Benefits

• Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
• Dental and eye care coverage
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program with 100% match on the first 4% of pay
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments through Teladoc
• 12 free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Nine paid holidays per year

About the company

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing local news and services. It has 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets.