TEGNA
Base pay range
$43.27/hr - $55.29/hr
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) 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.
KING 5, TEGNA’s NBC affiliate in Seattle, is looking for an experienced Investigative MSJ/Reporter to join our national award-winning KING 5 Investigators Unit. We are looking for a candidate who produces impactful, in-depth investigative work that consistently enacts change in public policy. This Journalist will also have the opportunity to receive editorial guidance and professional development from KING 5’s News Director. This is a SAG-AFTRA union represented position.
Responsibilities Pitch, develop and produce strong investigative stories for all platforms
Analyze large datasets to identify insights, trends, and patterns
Use open records laws, data analysis, and innovative research methods to build stories
Collaborate with Producers, Editors, Photographers, and digital staff to maximize storytelling potential
Support daily news when investigative skills are warranted
Shoot and edit high-quality visual content
Turn important follow-up stories quickly
Use AI to drive efficiency and creativity
Develop and maintain key sources
Requirements A minimum of 8 years investigative reporting experience
Exceptional organizational skills
Excellent on-air presentation skills
Must be a strong storyteller with the ability to make the complicated understandable
Digital-first mindset with strong understanding of streaming, social platforms, and audience engagement
The ability to create graphics is a plus
Speaking a second language is a plus
This position is part of the SAG-AFTRA bargaining unit.
Benefits Comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of employees and their families
Medical plan options for full and part-time employees, dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance
401(k) with company match and vesting from day one
Teladoc virtual doctor’s appointments and Spring Health therapy sessions
PTO and nine paid holidays per year
EEO Statement TEQNA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, please email askhr@tegna.com
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Job Details Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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