Investigative Reporter: FOIA & Data-Driven Stories

NEW ORLEANS HEARST TELEVISION INC; New Orleans (LA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellbeing Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet your and您的

Zusammenfassung

WDSU, part of Hearst Television, seeks an experienced Investigative Reporter to craft high-impact stories affecting Southeast Louisiana. You will generate investigations, report and write compelling content, and collaborate with digital, photo and design teams to reach all platforms.

The role requires 3–5 years as a reporter/investigative journalist, strong data vetting skills, and proficiency with social engagement in the public space.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Generate high-impact investigative ideas.
• Report and write high-quality stories on issues affecting Southeast Louisiana.
• Produce short- and long-term investigations and collaborate with other newsroom teams.

Kenntnisse

Investigative reporting

FOIA requests

Data journalism

Digital audience engagement

Collaborative teamwork

News judgment

Jobbeschreibung

WDSU, part of Hearst Television, seeks an experienced Investigative Reporter to craft high-impact stories affecting Southeast Louisiana. You will generate investigations, report and write compelling content, and collaborate with digital, photo and design teams to reach all platforms.

The role requires 3–5 years as a reporter/investigative journalist, strong data vetting skills, and proficiency with social engagement in the public space.