Investigative Reporter and Producer

This is a Full Time Job

Investigative Reporter / Producer

This is a high-profile, enterprise role focused on uncovering consumer issues, exposing wrongdoing, holding institutions accountable, and producing compelling special projects that make a real difference in our community.

We are looking for a journalist who thrives on digging deeper, asking tough questions, and creating meaningful, promotable storytelling across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms. The ideal candidate is equally strong as a reporter and producer - someone who can originate investigations, collaborate across departments, and help execute stories weekly from concept to completion.

This role requires a self-starter who can develop exclusive content, cultivate sources, manage multiple projects, and produce stories that lead newscasts and drive audience engagement. The right applicant should have a portfolio of journalism that leads to change, conversation, and community impact.

The Investigative Reporter / Producer will report to the Assistant News Director and work closely with newsroom leadership, producers, digital teams, and photojournalists.

Responsibilities
• Develop and report original investigative and consumer-focused stories that uncover scams, systemic failures, public accountability concerns, and issues affecting viewers' daily lives
• Generate strong enterprise story ideas and pursue stories that go beyond surface-level reporting
• Conduct informed interviews, build trusted sources, and break exclusive stories
• Plan, gather, write, and assemble stories for daily news coverage and long-form investigative projects
• Respond to breaking news with investigative angles and deeper context
• Build compelling live shots and deliver clear, engaging storytelling on-air and across platforms
• Work independently or collaboratively with photographers to gather and edit compelling video and sound
• Pitch, research, write, and produce investigative specials and long-form storytelling initiatives
• Maintain and manage a calendar of special projects, follow-ups, and ongoing investigations
• Collaborate with newsroom leadership, producers, promotions, legal, and digital teams to maximize story impact and audience reach
• Review scripts, teases, and story elements to ensure strong editorial standards and compelling presentation
• Produce content for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms
• Contribute real-time updates, explainers, and follow-ups across mobile and social channels
• Work closely with reporters, producers, photojournalists, and digital staff on investigative initiatives
• Communicate effectively across departments while managing multiple deadlines and priorities
• Demonstrate sound editorial judgment, strong ethics, and unwavering journalistic integrity

Requirements
• Professional reporting and/or producing experience
• Strong investigative, enterprise, and accountability journalism instincts
• Proven ability to develop original story ideas and uncover meaningful details
• A demo reel and/or digital portfolio that reflect everyday work and impactful storytelling
• Strong writing skills with the ability to simplify complex information into compelling, easy-to-understand content
• Knowledge of media law, public records requests, and investigative research techniques
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Experience using modern field technology, editing systems, and mobile workflows
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced newsroom environment
• Strong visual storytelling and creative presentation skills
• Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Valid driver's license and clear driving record
• Related military experience will be considered