Consumer Reporter/Investigator at TEGNA Inc.

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Reporting, Research, Storytelling, Investigative Skills, Communication Skills, Video Editing, Digital Content Creation, Financial Literacy, Community Engagement, Deadline Management, News Judgment, Creativity, Ethical Decision-Making, Social Media, Consumer Advocacy, Trend Analysis

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Description

About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) 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. KPNX, the NBC affiliate in Phoenix, is seeking an experienced, innovative, and passionate journalist to join our team as a Consumer Reporter and Investigator. This reporter will help our audience make smarter financial decisions and protect their hard-earned money by focusing on the money issues that matter most to families. You’ll help viewers navigate rising costs, beat inflation, and stretch their household budgets. You’ll uncover scams, questionable business practices, and other issues that impact everyday consumers, providing clear, actionable information that empowers people to take control of their finances. The ideal candidate thrives on storytelling that makes a difference, combining sharp investigative instincts with a genuine desire to serve the community. Responsibilities: • Report, research, and produce stories focused on consumer and personal finance topics • Develop trusted community sources and identify emerging consumer trends • Simplify complex financial topics to create engaging, accessible stories • Produce impactful content that enhances the financial well-being of Arizona families • Collaborate with digital and broadcast teams to deliver reporting across TV, web, social media, and streaming platforms • Present timely daily consumer news as well as longer-form stories and investigations Requirements: • 3–5 years of reporting experience preferred • Solid news judgment, strong communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision-making • Ability to shoot and edit video • Experience with ENPS, EDIUS, and Axis graphics preferred • Strong organization and ability to work under constant deadlines • Proven ability to create compelling social and digital content • Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a news-gathering vehicle for assignments 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 are proud 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 disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com Recruiting Fraud Alert: To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains. Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers. Privacy Notice for California Residents SMS Messaging Privacy Policy

Responsibilities

The Consumer Reporter/Investigator will report, research, and produce stories focused on consumer and personal finance topics. They will uncover scams and questionable business practices while providing actionable information to empower consumers.