Consumer Investigative Reporter

1 week ago


Houston, United States TEGNA Full time
KHOU-TV in Houston, Texas is seeking a Consumer Investigative Reporter who is passionate about helping people and making a difference. The ideal candidate will engage with viewers on-air, online, and through social media platforms. This role requires someone who is resourceful, self-motivated, and a team player with the ability to tell a compelling story.

KHOU-TV's award-winning investigative team is dedicated to ethical and impactful journalism. Our team is curious, compassionate, and relentless in the pursuit of powerful stories that need to be told. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that make a difference in our community.

Responsibilities:

  • Produce stories that are driven by people who need help with their consumer problems
  • Develop, research, and vet story ideas that lead to impactful stories
  • Establish and maintain sources
  • Write and produce short- and long-term stories for broadcast and web
  • Be able to manage multiple stories at various stages of development
  • Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas
Requirements:
  • Strong visual storyteller with a track record of producing impactful investigations
  • Team player who values collaboration
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Clear understanding of journalistic principles and ethics
  • Knowledge and respect of the law (libel, slander, copyright, public records, etc.)
  • Social media proficiency
  • BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field.
  • At least 5-7 years of experience, investigative and/or consumer reporting preferred
  • Understanding of the ethics and tenants of professional journalism
  • Ability to produce stories that are engaging and memorable
  • Knowledge of multiplatform news gathering tools and resources
  • Flexibility with schedule, reliability, and dependability


Benefits:

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [redacted]

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