Investigative Journalist: Data-Driven, Multi-Skilled Storyteller

MemberSuite, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KXAN Investigates in Austin seeks an experienced investigative multi-skilled journalist to chase and produce tip-driven investigations for on-air, online, and social platforms.

You will collaborate on longform and team projects, uncover new angles on breaking stories, and work closely with top investigative journalists to drive real change while upholding ethical journalism. The role rewards curiosity, creativity, teamwork, and a commitment to public accountability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional reporting experience (some investigative work preferred).
• Strong photojournalism and video editing abilities; you can craft a strong visual story.
• Experience with public information requests.
• Some proficiency with Excel and interest in learning basic data analysis.
• Strong writing and storytelling instincts with impeccable accuracy and unwavering ethics under deadline.
• A knack for digital storytelling and social media engagement.
• Team spirit and relentless drive to expose the truth.

Responsibilities

• Chase and produce tip-driven investigations across on-air, online, and social platforms.
• Collaborate on longform and team projects; explore new angles on breaking stories.
• Work closely with other investigative journalists to hold power to account.
• Deliver compelling visual storytelling through photojournalism and editing.

Skills

Investigative reporting

Photojournalism

Video editing

Public records requests

Data analysis basics

Writing & storytelling

Social media engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

Excel

Job description

Investigative Multi-skilled Journalist - KXAN Investigates (Austin, TX)

Do you want to be part ofjournalism that actually makesa difference?Join KXAN Investigates— Texas’ largest and most respected investigative team, known nationwide for holding thepowerfulaccountableand driving real change. OurAustin-based,award-winning journalists have changed laws,exposedcorruption and revealedlife-threateningsafety failures.

We’relooking for an experienced investigative multi-skilled journalistwho’spassionate about digging into stories that matter and turning them into powerful experiences on-air, onlineand across social platforms.

WhatYou’llDo

You’llprimarilychaseand producetip-driven investigations — the kind of stories thatoftenget results quickly.You’llalso collaborate on longform and team projects, uncover new angles on breakingstoriesand work closely with some of the best investigative journalists in the industry.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on curiosity,creativityandteamwork.

WhatYou’llBring

• 3+ years of professional reporting experience (someinvestigative workis preferred). This role will have on-air and digital components– and is not an entry-level position.
• Sharp photojournalism and video editing abilities. You’recomfortable crafting a strong visual story.
• Experience with public information requests
• SomeproficiencywithExcelandaninterest in learningother basicdata analysis and background research
• Strong writing and storytelling instincts with impeccable accuracyand unwavering ethicsunder deadline
• A knack for digital storytelling and social media engagement. You know how to make investigative content connect with audiences everywhere.
• Team spirit and arelentlessdrive to expose the truth

A bachelor’s degree in journalism is preferred.Candidates must have a resume and online link showing investigative work.

Why KXAN?

KXAN’s “in-depth, investigative” brandisn’ta slogan —it’swho we are.You’llbe part of a powerhouse team thatsetsthe bar for investigativereporting, known for innovative storytelling and fearless journalism. Here,you’lllearn,growand collaborate to bring valuable insight to your audience.

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