Investigative Reporter - High-Impact, Data-Driven Stories

WDSU-TV; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellbeing Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

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Job summary

WDSU-TV in New Orleans is seeking an experienced Investigative Reporter to join a team producing high-impact journalism for Southeast Louisiana. You will generate short- and long-term investigations, vet stories, and collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom.

The role requires 3–5 years as a reporter or investigative journalist, strong FOIA skills, data gathering, digital engagement, and the ability to adapt to a fast-changing news environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience as a reporter and/or investigative reporter
• Demonstrated expertise at obtaining and combing data and filing FOIA requests
• Strong news judgment, excellent journalistic instincts and meticulousness about details
• Knowledge of social media and how to engage readers on digital platforms in the public space
• The ability to collaborate with all newsroom teams
• The ability to adapt to a fast-changing news environment

Responsibilities

• Generate high-impact investigative ideas
• Report and write high-quality stories of consequence employing investigative techniques
• Produce both short-term investigations and longer-term, project-level journalism
• Work collaboratively with other teams across the newsroom, including digital, photo and design
• Produce investigative content that works for all WDSU platforms

Job description

WDSU-TV in New Orleans is seeking an experienced Investigative Reporter to join a team producing high-impact journalism for Southeast Louisiana. You will generate short- and long-term investigations, vet stories, and collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom.

The role requires 3–5 years as a reporter or investigative journalist, strong FOIA skills, data gathering, digital engagement, and the ability to adapt to a fast-changing news environment.