INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER - KPHO/KTVK

GRAY MEDIA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media's Arizona family is seeking an aggressive Investigative Reporter who can break stories, dig into data, and hold local government accountable. You’ll own multi-platform storytelling from TV to streaming and social, delivering facts with energy that keeps viewers engaged.

With at least five years in investigative journalism and a Bachelor's in broadcast journalism, you will build sources, analyze records, and collaborate with senior editors to reach Arizona audiences where they live.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of investigative reporting experience.
• Proven ability to develop sources and access open records.
• Strong writing, storytelling, and on-air delivery.
• Experience with broadcast, digital, and social media tools.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise investigations that matter to Arizona communities.
• Craft stories for TV, streaming, and social platforms.
• Expose wrongdoing by holding officials accountable.
• Analyze data to identify trends and provide context.
• Lead big-story coverage with clear investigative purpose.
• Collaborate with News Director and marketing to maximize reach.
• Build a network of sources for exclusive content.

Skills

Investigative reporting

Data journalism

On-air storytelling

Source development

Education

Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism

Job description

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KPHO/KTVK:

Home to 3TV, CBS 5, and Arizona’s Family Sports, Arizona’s Family produces 100+ hours of local news and programming every week. 3TV is #1 in Arizona and one of the strongest independent stations in the country. Our CBS station is highly competitive in news and has top-rated sports and prime content. Our digital reach is also best-in-market—Azfamily.com leads the market in multi-platform unique users and is home to Arizona’s Family Originals (long-form programs, documentaries, docuseries, and podcasts, including True Crime Arizona, nearing 2M downloads). Arizona’s Family Sports features premier properties, including the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Rising, and AIA state championships.

Job Summary/Description:

Do you have a relentless drive to uncover the truth and a network of contacts that would make a private investigator jealous? Arizona’s Family is looking for an aggressive, experienced Investigative Reporter who doesn't just wait for stories to break — you break them. We need a storyteller who can expose wrongdoing in local and state government, dive deep into data to spot trends before anyone else, and deliver it all with the kind of dynamic energy that keeps Arizonans glued to their screens (all of them). If you’re ready to own the big story and make a real impact in the Valley, let’s talk.

What You’ll Do:

• Enterprise exclusive investigations: Dig deep to uncover long- and short-term stories that matter specifically to our Arizona community.
• Own the multi-platform approach: Don’t just "do TV" — craft your stories for streaming, social, and digital first, ensuring our audience gets the facts wherever they are.
• Expose wrongdoing: Hold local and state officials accountable through aggressive reporting and meticulous research.
• Analyze the data: Use data-driven insights to identify trends and provide context that makes complex issues relatable and relevant.
• Lead big-story coverage: Jump into major breaking news with authority, providing the investigative "why" behind the "what."
• Collaborate for impact: Work closely with the News Director, Senior Producer of Special Projects, and our marketing team to ensure your stories reach the widest possible audience.
• Build and maintain your network: Cultivate a deep bench of sources and contacts to ensure a steady stream of exclusive, high-stakes content.

What You Bring:

• A proven track record: You’ve spent years in the trenches of investigative journalism and have the "receipts" to prove it.
• Dynamic delivery: You don’t just read a script; you command the screen with energy and urgency that connects with viewers.
• A digital-first mindset: You understand that a great investigation needs a strategy for every platform, from a 30-second social clip to a deep-dive streaming special.
• Solid work ethic: You’re the first one in and the last one out when a story is breaking—you thrive on the grind.
• Relatability: You have a knack for taking complex investigations and making them matter to the person sitting in traffic on the I-10.
• Aggressive curiosity: You aren't satisfied with the surface level; you keep digging until you find the truth.
• Technical savvy: You’re comfortable using data tools and modern newsroom technology to enhance your storytelling.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Real community impact: Your work will directly influence and inform the people of Arizona, making our community a better place.
• Innovation-led environment: At Arizona’s Family, we’re evolving on purpose — you’ll have the tools and the freedom to tell stories in new, exciting ways.
• A team of pros: Work alongside some of the best journalists in the business who are just as passionate about the truth as you are.
• The Gray Media advantage: Be part of a company that values local news and invests in the future of multi-platform storytelling.

Ready to uncover the next big story in Arizona? Let’s create something amazing together.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• At least five years of experience as an investigative reporter
• Proven investigative skills, including developing sources and accessing open records
• Strong storytelling, writing, and on-air abilities
• Knowledge and effective use of broadcast, digital, and social media tools
• Experience doing computer-assisted reporting research and database analysis is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or related field

KPHO/KTVK-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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