Investigative Reporter & Data-Driven Storyteller

GRAY MEDIA; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KSLA News 12 in Shreveport is seeking an Investigative Reporter/MMJ who digs beyond headlines to uncover stories that matter to the ArkLaTex region. You will turn complex data into urgent, high-impact narratives for TV and digital audiences.

Requires at least 2 years of investigative reporting, CAR/database proficiency, and the ability to tell human-centered stories with clarity and ethical judgment under deadline pressure.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of investigative and general assignment reporting experience.
• Proficiency in computer-assisted reporting (CAR) and databases.
• Digital fluency to optimize stories for search and social platforms.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and deliver accurate results.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and produce groundbreaking content that holds the powerful accountable.
• Own the data by examining public records and datasets to uncover key facts.
• Tell compelling stories with clear, urgent narratives for TV and digital.
• Drive digital impact with social media and interactive content.
• Balance long-form investigations with daily coverage and breaking news.

Skills

Investigative reporting

Data storytelling

Digital fluency

Deadline-driven

Ethical judgment

Human sources & interviewing

Tools

CAR

Databases

Job description

KSLA News 12 in Shreveport is seeking an Investigative Reporter/MMJ who digs beyond headlines to uncover stories that matter to the ArkLaTex region. You will turn complex data into urgent, high-impact narratives for TV and digital audiences.

Requires at least 2 years of investigative reporting, CAR/database proficiency, and the ability to tell human-centered stories with clarity and ethical judgment under deadline pressure.