Investigative Reporter

Job ID: 74943 Job Views: 9 Location: New Orleans, , United States Zip Code: 70113 Job Category: Television, Employment Type: Full time, Salary: $ Posted: 10.14.2026 Job Description WDSU has an immediate opening for an experienced, ambitious and resourceful Investigative Reporter to be part of a team dedicated to producing high-quality, high-impact investigative journalism: meticulously reported, sharply written, well-presented stories on issues, people and news events affecting Southeast Louisiana. This reporter will be expected to generate short- and long-term investigative news reports both individually and in collaboration with other team members, and with journalists across the newsroom. Great investigative skills, both in the field and via computer, are a must, as is demonstrated talent for vetting out and efficiently producing revealing, impactful stories where we push for change. What You Will Do Generate high-impact investigative ideasReport and write high-quality stories of consequence employing investigative techniquesProduce both short-term investigations and longer-term, project-level journalismWork collaboratively other teams across the newsroom, including digital, photo and designProduce investigative content that works for all WDSU platforms What It Will Take To Be Successful At least 3-5 years’ experience as a reporter and/or investigative reporterDemonstrated expertise at obtaining and combing data and filing FOIA requestsStrong news judgment, excellent journalistic instincts and meticulousness about detailsKnowledge of social media and how to engage readers on digital platforms in the public spaceThe ability to collaborate with all newsroom teamsThe ability to adapt to a fast-changing news environment Values in Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve. Benefits Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependent would have access to the following benefits. Medical | Dental | Vision401(k) matching Emotional Wellbeing SupportPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health ServicesAdditional benefits to meet your and your family's needs Powered by Journalismnext