INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER/TRUE CRIME - KPHO/KTVK
Job Category: News
Requisition Number: INVES015699
Full-Time
Job Summary
Arizona’s Family is looking for an Investigative True Crime Reporter who doesn't just cover cases—they own them. We need a powerhouse storyteller who can lead our "True Crime Arizona" franchise across every platform, from high‑stakes live streaming shows and deep‑dive podcasts to raw, vlog‑style digital originals.
Responsibilities
- Drive the "True Crime Arizona" franchise: Lead research, development, and execution of our weekly one‑hour live streaming show.
- Master multi‑platform storytelling: Transition seamlessly between traditional reporting, raw vlog‑style long‑form digital content, and immersive podcasting.
- Own the digital space: Curate, optimize, and schedule high‑performing content for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
- Build a community: Engage directly with your audience in real‑time chats and social comments to turn viewers into a loyal, interactive true‑crime community.
- Cultivate deep sources: Maintain and grow relationships with victims' families, legal experts, private investigators, and PIOs.
- Break down the bench: Work with attorneys and former law enforcement to translate complex charges and trial maneuvers into compelling, relatable content.
- Collaborate with the crew: Partner with editors and directors to craft "Behind the Story" hits and news previews that drive traffic to our streaming platforms.
What You Bring
- A digital‑first heart: You understand social media as the engine and can film your own reels, screen‑record pool feeds, and optimize YouTube metadata.
- Investigative grit: Proven track record of digging into trials, cold cases, and breaking crime news with urgency and accuracy.
- The Ad‑Lib Factor: Think on your feet and provide deep context during unscripted live broadcasts.
- Radical empathy: Interview grieving family members or high‑profile experts with respect, ethics, and integrity.
- Technical savvy: Comfortable navigating ENPS, BitCentral, and various news sources to hunt down the perfect b‑roll and soundbites.
- Leadership mindset: Ready to steer the team, make quick calls when things go sideways, and keep the show moving forward.
- True crime fluency: Follow the biggest trials and documentaries, knowing what the true‑crime audience craves.
Benefits
- Creative Freedom: Raw vlog‑style storytelling and experimental digital formats give room to innovate.
- Real Impact: Provide a voice to victims and bring clarity to complex legal cases.
- A Digital Powerhouse: Part of a team leading streaming and social media.
- Career‑Defining Ownership: Face the major media franchise.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, broadcasting, or equivalent work experience.
- Experience: Five years of air‑news reporting experience, specifically breaking news/true crime content; journalistic skills, editorial judgment, with knowledge of editing and photography skills, or equivalent work experience.
- Specific Knowledge: Ability to work under pressure, adapt to change, meet deadlines; excellent communication skills and knowledge of current events.
- Other Requirements: Local travel required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with Gray’s employees’ ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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