Investigative Producer Job at TEGNA in Tampa

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.

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
Requirements

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