Investigative Reporter

About the role

Join KXAN Investigates, Texas’ largest and most respected investigative team and one of the premier local investigative units in the country. Our award-winning journalists have changed laws, exposed corruption, uncovered life-threatening safety failures and held powerful institutions accountable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and report original investigative and accountability-driven stories.
• File public records requests, analyze documents and data and build sources.
• Produce compelling investigations for television, digital, streaming and social platforms.
• Collaborate on major team projects, innovative initiatives and longform investigations.
• Turn breaking news into deeper accountability reporting.
• Present stories on-air with confidence and credibility.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional reporting experience, including at least 2 years dedicated to investigative reporting.
• Proven experience producing impactful investigative and accountability journalism.
• Experience with public information requests, background research, Excel and basic data analysis.
• Strong writing, storytelling and reporting skills, with impeccable accuracy, uncompromising ethics and sound news judgment.
• A passion for multi-platform storytelling and audience engagement.
• Relentless curiosity, strong ethics and a collaborative spirit.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in journalism is preferred.

Skills

• Strong writing, storytelling and reporting skills.
• Ability to analyze documents and data.
• Experience with public information requests.
• Excel and basic data analysis skills.
• Multi-platform storytelling and audience engagement.

Benefits

KXAN offers competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.