What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investigative Producer position at TEGNA Inc.?
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
You'll partner with reporters and newsroom leadership to find, develop, and produce investigative and enterprise stories
Responsibilities:
- Generate original, unique investigative story ideas through source development, public records, data, and community tips
- Research and verify information using public records, court filings, FOIA/Florida Sunshine Law requests, and databases
- Analyze data and documents to uncover trends, wrongdoing, and stories others miss
- Build and maintain a strong network of sources across government, law enforcement, business, and the community
- Plan and produce long-form investigations, multi-part series, and quick-turn accountability stories
- Write compelling scripts and story structures that make complex topics clear and engaging
- Line up and conduct pre-interviews; prepare reporters for interviews, including confrontational or accountability interviews
- Work with legal and newsroom leadership to make sure stories are accurate, fair, and legally sound
- Maintain detailed documentation and fact-check every element of a story before air
- Track story impact and pursue follow-up reporting
- Meet deadlines in a fast-paced, competitive environment and contribute during breaking news when needed
Requirements:
- 3 years of experience in investigative journalism, producing, or reporting (TV news preferred)
- Proven track record of original investigative or enterprise work
- Strong research skills, including public records requests and document analysis
- Excellent writing and storytelling skills
- Sound news judgment and a strong commitment to accuracy, fairness, and journalistic ethics
- Persistence, curiosity, and the ability to manage multiple long-term projects at once
- Comfortable working with data
- Ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive information with discretion
- Flexibility to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, and breaking news
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Preferred Skills:
- Ability to shoot and edit video is a strong plus
- Experience with data journalism tools
- Familiarity with Florida public records law
- Experience with advanced visual storytelling
- Knowledge of the Tampa Bay area and its communities
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
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.
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 askhr@tegna.com
Recruiting Fraud Alert:
To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
Benefits:
401K Plan, Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $41,929 - $70,538