TEGNA Inc. is hiring: Investigative Producer in Tampa

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 than100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

10 Tampa Bay News
10 Tampa Bay News is looking for an Investigative Producer to dig deep, hold the powerful accountable, and deliver impactful stories for viewers across all our platforms: broadcast, CTV streaming, and digital.
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 areproud 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 disabilitiesin accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com

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