Investigative Reporter

TEGNA; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Free virtual doctor’s appointments

Free therapy sessions

Job summary

TEGNA, based in St. Louis, is searching for an experienced Investigative Multi-Skilled Journalist to join their NBC affiliate team. The ideal candidate will have a strong investigative background and produce impactful stories across various platforms, including broadcast and digital.

This role calls for a creative storyteller with excellent communication skills and a command of data analysis. TEGNA offers competitive healthcare benefits, a generous 401(k) matching program, and substantial Paid Time Off for employees.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of investigative journalism experience preferred.
• Digital-first mindset with an understanding of social platforms.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure during breaking news.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce investigative and enterprise stories.
• Uncover untold angles of complex issues.
• Collaborate with team to enhance storytelling.

Skills

Investigative journalism

Storytelling

Data analysis

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Tools

PACER

LexisNexis

Public databases

Job description

About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) 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 than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

KSDK, TEGNA’s NBC affiliate in St. Louis, is looking for an experienced Investigative Multi‑Skilled Journalist to join our award‑winning team. We’re seeking a journalist with a strong investigative track record who produces stories that create real impact. The ideal candidate is a dynamic and creative storyteller who thrives on uncovering the truth, holding those in power accountable, and delivering original journalism across all platforms, including broadcast, digital, and streaming. This role is built for a curious, ethical, and relentless reporter with a passion for enterprise and investigative work. Whether it’s a deep‑dive data piece, a fast‑paced accountability story, or a visually rich digital experience, you know how to tell stories that matter—and make audiences care.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, develop, and produce both short‑ and long‑term investigative and enterprise stories.
• Dig deep into complex issues, find untold angles and uncover what others miss.
• Use open records laws, data analysis and innovative research methods to drive reporting.
• Build and maintain strong source networks across our coverage area.
• Write and deliver stories in a clear, compelling, and authentic voice across streaming, TV, digital and social platforms.
• Shoot and edit high‑quality visual content using the latest gear and editing tools.
• Create content that’s not only informative but highly shareable and impactful.
• Enhance storytelling with graphics, data visualizations, social media elements and user‑generated content.
• Collaborate with producers, editors, photographers and digital staff to maximize storytelling potential.
• Contribute to story development meetings and help shape the direction of ongoing coverage.
• Help cover breaking news as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field.
• 5–7+ years of investigative journalism experience preferred.
• Experience using open records tools, PACER, LexisNexis and public databases.
• Strong storyteller skills with the ability to make the complicated understandable.
• Clear, compelling writing style adaptable for multiple platforms.
• Must be able to use all available tools to enhance stories, including AI.
• Digital‑first mindset with strong understanding of social platforms and audience engagement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm and confident under pressure, especially in breaking news situations.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.

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 are proud 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 disabilities in accordance with applicable law.