Investigative Reporter: Data-Driven Storyteller

Gray Media, Inc.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media, owner of Arizona’s Family, seeks an experienced Investigative Reporter to break major stories and hold officials accountable. You’ll pursue exclusive investigations, work across TV, streaming, and digital platforms, and analyze data to illuminate trends for Arizona audiences.

Collaborate with the News Director and marketing team to maximize impact while building a strong network of sources for ongoing exclusives.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of investigative reporting experience.
• Proven ability to develop sources and access open records.
• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or related field.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise exclusive investigations that matter to Arizona communities.
• Craft stories for TV, streaming, social, and digital first.
• Expose government wrongdoing through aggressive reporting.
• Analyze data to identify trends and provide context.
• Lead big-story coverage with authority and impact.
• Collaborate with News Director and marketing to maximize reach.
• Build a deep network of sources for exclusives.

Skills

Investigative reporting

On-air abilities

Digital storytelling

Source development

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism

Tools

Broadcast newsroom technology

Data tools

Job description

Gray Media, owner of Arizona’s Family, seeks an experienced Investigative Reporter to break major stories and hold officials accountable. You’ll pursue exclusive investigations, work across TV, streaming, and digital platforms, and analyze data to illuminate trends for Arizona audiences.

Collaborate with the News Director and marketing team to maximize impact while building a strong network of sources for ongoing exclusives.