Investigative Producer — Accountability & Deep-Dive News

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

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