Texas Energy, Grid & Data Center Reporter

Houston Chronicle; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Competitive retirement plan with match

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Monthly child & dependent care reimbur

Mental wellness benefits

LGBTQ+ inclusive health services

Fertility coverage & menopause support

Pet wellness reimbursement & Rover

Job summary

The Houston Chronicle is seeking an ambitious reporter to cover the crossroads of energy, policy, infrastructure and climate in Texas. You will examine how rising power demand, utilities and regulators shape the state's electric system and communities.

This hybrid role focuses on accountability reporting, developing deep sources and breaking news on the power industry and the growth of data centers that drive energy planning across the state.

Qualifications

• Has about 5 years of relevant reporting experience in energy, business, infrastructure or policy.
• Proven track record of breaking news and cultivating sources.
• Able to translate complex energy/regulatory issues into clear journalism.
• Curious about how industries and government intersect and spot unseen stories.
• Comfortable analyzing public records, filings and datasets.

Responsibilities

• Cover Texas' electrical grid, power markets and high electricity demand from data centers.
• Break exclusive news on utilities, grid operators, regulators, energy firms.
• Develop deep sourcing across energy industry, state agencies, utilities, lawmakers, environmental groups and tech firms.
• Produce accountability journalism on grid reliability, investments and ratepayer impacts.
• Explain complex energy issues in clear, reader-friendly language.
• Use public records, regulatory filings, data analysis and investigative techniques to uncover exclusive stories.
• Publish a mix of breaking news, scoops and long-form accountability projects.

Skills

Energy reporting

Investigative journalism

Data interpretation

Source development

Public records

Job description

The Houston Chronicle is seeking an ambitious reporter to cover the crossroads of energy, policy, infrastructure and climate in Texas. You will examine how rising power demand, utilities and regulators shape the state's electric system and communities.

This hybrid role focuses on accountability reporting, developing deep sources and breaking news on the power industry and the growth of data centers that drive energy planning across the state.