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Investigative Reporter

1 Hour ago • 5 Years + • Editorial

Job Summary

Job Description

KTRK, Houston's top-rated news station, seeks an Investigative Reporter to lead its investigative unit. This role requires a minimum of five years' experience in journalism or broadcast news, with expertise in open records, FOIA, media law, and digital production. Responsibilities include conducting in-depth investigations, producing compelling visual stories, and serving as the editorial leader of the investigative team, mentoring a producer and photojournalist. The reporter will also contribute to breaking news and daily news coverage. The ideal candidate is a leader in innovative storytelling and unafraid to hold powerful people accountable, embodying the station's legacy of impactful journalism.
Must have:
  • Minimum 5 years journalism experience
  • Expertise in open records, FOIA, media law
  • Strong visual storytelling skills
  • Leadership and editorial experience
  • Digital production skills

Job Details

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Houston’s top-rated legacy station, built on the work of legends like Marvin Zindler, has a history of hard-hitting, impactful investigative journalism.

 

KTRK is looking for an investigative reporter who isn’t afraid to hold people in powerful positions accountable.

 

What You Will Do

Our next investigator will be a leader in innovative and visual storytelling, as well as being the editorial leader of our investigative unit, including a producer and photojournalist.

The ideal candidate will have experience in open records, FOIA, media law, social and digital production. In addition to investigative pieces, this reporter will appear from time to time to assist in breaking news and daily news coverage.

 

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Minimum five years’ experience in journalism and/or broadcast news

 

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism or similar

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