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Investigative Reporter

Hearst

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New Orleans, LA · Posted October 26, 2026

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About the job

WDSU has an immediate opening for an experienced, ambitious and resourceful Investigative Reporter to be part of a team dedicated to producing high-quality, high-impact investigative journalism: meticulously reported, sharply written, well-presented stories on issues, people and news events affecting Southeast Louisiana. This reporter will be expected to generate short- and long-term investigative news reports both individually and in collaboration with other team members, and with journalists across the newsroom. Great investigative skills, both in the field and via computer, are a must, as is demonstrated talent for vetting out and efficiently producing revealing, impactful stories where we push for change.

What you will do:

• Generate high-impact investigative ideas

• Report and write high-quality stories of consequence employing investigative techniques

• Produce both short-term investigations and longer-term, project-level journalism

• Work collaboratively other teams across the newsroom, including digital, photo and design

• Produce investigative content that works for all WDSU platforms

What it will take to be successful:

• At least 3-5 years’ experience as a reporter and/or investigative reporter

• Demonstrated expertise at obtaining and combing data and filing FOIA requests

• Strong news judgment, excellent journalistic instincts and meticulousness about details

• Knowledge of social media and how to engage readers on digital platforms in the public space

• The ability to collaborate with all newsroom teams

• The ability to adapt to a fast-changing news environment

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependent would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision

• 401(k) matching

• Emotional Wellbeing Support

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave

• LGBTQ+ Health Services

• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs