SENIOR INVESTIGATIVE NEWS PRODUCER - KTVK/KPHO

About Gray Media

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KTVK/KPHO

Home to 3TV, CBS 5, and Arizona’s Family Sports, Arizona’s Family produces 100+ hours of local news and programming every week. 3TV is #1 in Arizona and one of the strongest independent stations in the country. Our CBS station is highly competitive in news and has top-rated sports and prime content. Our digital reach is also best-in-market—Azfamily.com leads the market in multi-platform unique users and is home to Arizona’s Family Originals (long-form programs, documentaries, docuseries, and podcasts, including True Crime Arizona, nearing 2M downloads). Arizona’s Family Sports features premier properties, including the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Rising, and AIA state championships.

Job Summary/Description

We are looking for a Senior Investigative Producer to lead our Special Projects Unit in Phoenix. This isn't a desk job—it’s a leadership role for a relentless investigator who knows how to rally a team, dig deep into the data, and turn complex investigations into high-impact, multi-platform "must-watch" content.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead the charge: Rally and mentor our Special Projects Unit, fostering a culture of curiosity, persistence, and high-stakes storytelling.
• Own the field: Get out of the office and into the action, field producing major investigations and ensuring our visual storytelling is as compelling as our facts.
• Craft the narrative: Work closely with reporters and photographers to structure complex investigations into clear, powerful stories that resonate across TV and digital platforms.
• Drive the strategy: Collaborate with the News Director and Executive Producer to identify high-impact investigative opportunities that align with our digital-first mission.
• Master the details: Oversee the vetting process, ensuring every script is bulletproof, every font is accurate, and every investigation meets the highest ethical standards.
• Innovate the "Show": Find creative ways to "showcase" investigative content, using graphics, data visualization, and immersive digital elements to keep viewers hooked.

Qualifications

• A college degree in journalism or a related field, and at least two or more years of newsroom experience.
• At least one year in a leadership role or management position preferred.
• Title and pay commensurate with experience.
• Must have a desire to win, the ability to reflect on your work, and apply feedback.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), proven news judgment, ethics, and integrity.
• Must be able to work quickly and multitask under deadline pressure and breaking news.
• Ability to work long hours, weekends, and overnights for breaking news and specialized coverage.