Consumer Investigative Reporter
Arizona’s Family is looking for an experienced, aggressive Consumer Investigative Reporter to join our powerhouse team in Phoenix. You will be the face of the brand that Arizona trusts most, exposing wrongdoing, uncovering government waste, and using data to tell stories that matter to our community.
Responsibilities
- Own the consumer beat: Turn daily consumer investigative stories that provide immediate value and impact for our viewers across Arizona.
- Expose wrongdoing: Dig deep into local and state government, uncovering corruption and waste through aggressive reporting and smart data analysis.
- Host the conversation: Co‑host our weekly consumer podcast, taking a deeper dive into the issues that affect people’s wallets and lives.
- Drive digital engagement: Consistently produce original consumer content for social platforms, meeting our audience where they are with tips, alerts, and behind‑the‑scenes updates.
- Enterprise the big story: Balance short‑term wins with long‑term investigative projects that spark real change and hold the bar high for journalism.
- Lead in the clutch: Jump into big‑story and major breaking news coverage, bringing your investigative lens to the most important moments of the day.
- Collaborate for impact: Work closely with the News Director, Senior Investigations team, and marketing to ensure your stories reach the widest possible audience.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience as a consumer investigative reporter.
- Proven investigative skills, including developing sources and accessing open records.
- Strong storytelling, writing, and on‑air/streaming abilities.
- Knowledge and effective use of broadcast, digital, and social media tools.
- Experience doing computer‑assisted reporting research and database analysis is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or a related field.
- Ability to work a beat and develop sources that others can’t.
- Comfortable with spreadsheets, public records requests, and data analysis.
- Multi‑platform fluency: can pivot content for podcast, reel, or deep‑dive web article.
- Aggressive curiosity and a “never‑say‑die” attitude when it comes to getting answers.
- Killer storytelling: can make a complex consumer issue relatable, urgent, and visually compelling.
- Urgency and empathy: care about the people you’re helping while moving at newsroom speed.
- Proven track record of investigative success and willingness to confront anyone to get the truth.
Benefits
- A culture of winning: Join a highly organized, competitive newsroom that thrives on being the best in the Phoenix market every single day.
- Real‑world impact: Your stories will save people money, protect their rights, and change local laws.
- Innovation at the core: We’re not just a TV station; we’re a multi‑platform media powerhouse that values podcasts, social content, and digital growth.
- Arizona’s Family: Be part of a brand that is deeply rooted in the community and treated like family by our viewers.
About the 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 at every location where 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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