The Texas Newsroom is seeking an experienced journalist to create and lead an investigative reporting unit to tell groundbreaking stories for audio and digital audiences in Austin, across Texas and throughout the country.
The Texas Newsroom is the landmark regional news collaboration of NPR and public radio stations across the state. It includes KERA in Dallas/Fort Worth, KUT in Austin, Houston Public Media and Texas Public Radio in San Antonio. This person will be employed by KUT in Austin.
Purpose:
The investigative reporter/editor will serve as a player/coach, reporting their own stories as well as assembling and guiding teams of public radio journalists across the state, with a special focus on state government. The investigative reporter/editor will spend about a third of their time focused on investigations in Austin and about two thirds of their time focused on investigations elsewhere in Texas that are of interest to a statewide audience. About two thirds of their time will be spent reporting and one third coaching, editing and project managing.
This is a new position with the opportunity to make a significant impact. The ideal candidate is passionate about accountability reporting. They are deeply curious about how decisions made by leaders in Austin – or in county courthouses where maybe no one is watching – impact the lives of Texans, particularly those who have the least power and the least resources. They know how to break stories, find documents and data, and cultivate sources within diverse communities around the state.
The job is highly collaborative. The reporter/editor will regularly partner with local station reporters, NPR journalists and multimedia and audience engagement teams. Investigative reporting chops are a must. In addition, the reporter/editor will ideally have excellent writing skills, an ability to oversee editorial projects, experience with audio reporting and expertise in coaching, teaching or mentoring. That said, we welcome applications from experienced journalists who have some of these skills and are willing to learn the others.
Responsibilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
Salary Range: $95,000 – $115,000 + depending on qualifications
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