Texas Investigative Reporter — Accountability That Impacts Policy

Hearst; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Houston Chronicle is looking to hire an investigative reporter to join our award-winning investigations team, the largest of its kind in Texas, shaping a personal beat and collaborating across a newsroom focused on accountability. You will report to the Senior Director of Investigations and work on in-depth projects that inform readers, prompt discussion, and drive change.

Expect fast-paced, rigorous reporting and multimedia presentation of findings.

Qualifications

• Five years or more producing original accountability stories with impact.
• Strong familiarity with Texas political and government landscapes.
• Experience using data, records requests, and multimedia storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Pitches, reports and produces coverage that drives conversation and impacts decisions.
• Owns reporting, updates and follow-ups around key investigations.
• Collaborates with reporters, editors, visuals and audience teams to elevate reporting.
• Works with data and video colleagues to present investigations in engaging formats.

Skills

Accountability reporting

Texas familiarity

Data journalism

Public records requests

Video storytelling

Job description

The Houston Chronicle is looking to hire an investigative reporter to join our award-winning investigations team, the largest of its kind in Texas, shaping a personal beat and collaborating across a newsroom focused on accountability. You will report to the Senior Director of Investigations and work on in-depth projects that inform readers, prompt discussion, and drive change.

Expect fast-paced, rigorous reporting and multimedia presentation of findings.