Investigative Producer

TEGNA Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Teladoc access

Therapy sessions

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Tampa is seeking an Investigative Producer to develop enterprise stories, hold the powerful to account, and deliver impactful reports across broadcast, CTV streaming, and digital platforms.

Collaborate with reporters and newsroom leaders to develop ideas, verify data through public records, and produce long-form investigations and short accountability pieces. The role demands strong writing, source development, data literacy, and the ability to meet tight deadlines, including

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in investigative journalism, producing, or reporting (TV news preferred).
• Proven track record of original investigative or enterprise work.
• Strong research skills, including public records requests and document analysis.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills.
• Sound news judgment and a strong commitment to accuracy, fairness, and journalistic ethics.
• Persistence, curiosity, and the ability to manage multiple long-term projects at once.
• Comfortable working with data.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, and breaking news.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Generate original, unique investigative story ideas through source development, public records, data, and community tips.
• Research and verify information using public records, court filings, FOIA/Florida Sunshine Law requests, and databases.
• Analyze data and documents to uncover trends, wrongdoing, and stories others miss.
• Build and maintain a strong network of sources across government, law enforcement, business, and the community.
• Plan and produce long-form investigations, multi-part series, and quick-turn accountability stories.
• Write compelling scripts and story structures that make complex topics clear and engaging.
• Line up and conduct pre-interviews; prepare reporters for interviews, including confrontational or accountability interviews.
• Work with legal and newsroom leadership to make sure stories are accurate, fair, and legally sound.
• Maintain detailed documentation and fact-check every element of a story before air.
• Track story impact and pursue follow-up reporting.
• Meet deadlines in a fast-paced, competitive environment and contribute during breaking news when needed

Skills

Investigative journalism

Research and data analysis

Public records requests

Excellent writing

Storytelling

Deadline-driven

Source development

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Equivalent experience

Tools

Video editing

Data journalism tools

Public records databases

Job description

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

10 Tampa Bay News

10 Tampa Bay News is looking for an Investigative Producer to dig deep, hold the powerful accountable, and deliver impactful stories for viewers across all our platforms: broadcast, CTV streaming, and digital.
You’ll partner with reporters and newsroom leadership to find, develop, and produce investigative and enterprise stories

Responsibilities

• Generate original, unique investigative story ideas through source development, public records, data, and community tips
• Research and verify information using public records, court filings, FOIA/Florida Sunshine Law requests, and databases
• Analyze data and documents to uncover trends, wrongdoing, and stories others miss
• Build and maintain a strong network of sources across government, law enforcement, business, and the community
• Plan and produce long-form investigations, multi-part series, and quick-turn accountability stories
• Write compelling scripts and story structures that make complex topics clear and engaging
• Line up and conduct pre-interviews; prepare reporters for interviews, including confrontational or accountability interviews
• Work with legal and newsroom leadership to make sure stories are accurate, fair, and legally sound
• Maintain detailed documentation and fact-check every element of a story before air
• Track story impact and pursue follow-up reporting
• Meet deadlines in a fast-paced, competitive environment and contribute during breaking news when needed

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in investigative journalism, producing, or reporting (TV news preferred)
• Proven track record of original investigative or enterprise work
• Strong research skills, including public records requests and document analysis
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills
• Sound news judgment and a strong commitment to accuracy, fairness, and journalistic ethics
• Persistence, curiosity, and the ability to manage multiple long-term projects at once
• Comfortable working with data
• Ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, and breaking news
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Preferred Skills

• Ability to shoot and edit video is a strong plus
• Experience with data journalism tools
• Familiarity with Florida public records law
• Experience with advanced visual storytelling
• Knowledge of the Tampa Bay area and its communities
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We areproud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilitiesin accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [e-mail]