Investigative Reporter

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Generate high-impact investigative ideas
• Report and write high-quality stories of consequence employing investigative techniques
• Produce both short-term investigations and longer-term, project-level journalism
• Work collaboratively other teams across the newsroom, including digital, photo and design
• Produce investigative content that works for all WDSU platforms

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years’ experience as a reporter and/or investigative reporter
• Demonstrated expertise at obtaining and combing data and filing FOIA requests
• Strong news judgment, excellent journalistic instincts and meticulousness about details
• Knowledge of social media and how to engage readers on digital platforms in the public space
• The ability to collaborate with all newsroom teams
• The ability to adapt to a fast-changing news environment

Benefits

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellbeing Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs