Investigative Reporter: True Crime, Long-Form Stories (Remote)

Podcast Management; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Team events

Job summary

Audiochuck in Indianapolis is seeking an experienced investigative journalist to join the Crime Junkie team as an Investigative Reporter. You will develop and deliver in-depth stories, conduct first-person interviews, and write long-form narratives that meet high journalistic standards.

You will research using public records, manage FOIA requests, collaborate with legal and editorial teams, and guide stories from research through production for audio and video platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of investigative journalism or documentary storytelling.
• Strong writing and narrative development skills.
• Experience working with legal review processes and sensitive subject matter.
• Excellent research skills, including familiarity with public records and FOIA.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Report original true-crime stories that inform, engage, and drive impact.
• Produce long-form, magazine-style stories for audio and video platforms.
• Conduct research using public records, court documents, and reputable sources.
• Submit and manage FOIA requests and review case documentation.
• Stay current on public corruption, government investigations, and legal developments.

Skills

Investigative journalism

Storytelling

Writing & editing

FOIA knowledge

Public records research

Job description

Audiochuck in Indianapolis is seeking an experienced investigative journalist to join the Crime Junkie team as an Investigative Reporter. You will develop and deliver in-depth stories, conduct first-person interviews, and write long-form narratives that meet high journalistic standards.

You will research using public records, manage FOIA requests, collaborate with legal and editorial teams, and guide stories from research through production for audio and video platforms.