Investigative Reporter — Data-Driven Local News

AAJA26; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

WDSU in New Orleans is seeking an experienced Investigative Reporter to join a team dedicated to producing high-quality investigative journalism impacting Southeast Louisiana. You will generate short- and long-term investigations, and collaborate with digital, photo and design teams across the newsroom.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years’ investigative reporting experience, proven data vetting and FOIA skills, and strong news judgment, with the ability to engage readers on digital platforms in a

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience as a reporter and/or investigative reporter.
• Proven ability to obtain and comb data and file FOIA requests.
• Strong news judgment and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Generate high-impact investigative ideas and reporting.
• Write high-quality stories of consequence for multiple platforms.
• Collaborate across newsroom teams to push for change.

Skills

Investigative reporting

Data journalism

FOIA requests

Digital engagement

Collaboration

Job description

WDSU in New Orleans is seeking an experienced Investigative Reporter to join a team dedicated to producing high-quality investigative journalism impacting Southeast Louisiana. You will generate short- and long-term investigations, and collaborate with digital, photo and design teams across the newsroom.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years’ investigative reporting experience, proven data vetting and FOIA skills, and strong news judgment, with the ability to engage readers on digital platforms in a