CONSUMER INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER (ARIZONA FAMILY) - KPHO/KTVK

FOX Carolina News • Phoenix, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Arizona’s Family is looking for an experienced, aggressive Consumer Investigative Reporter to join their powerhouse team in Phoenix. The "On Your Side" brand is the most recognized in the state, and this role requires a journalist who will not only build on that legacy but elevate it. This position involves solving problems, uncovering government waste, and using data to tell stories that matter to the community. The reporter will be the face of the brand Arizona trusts most, whether turning in a daily consumer hit, deep-diving into a long-form investigation, or engaging with the audience on social media.

Requirements

• An investigative engine: Ability to find leads and develop sources.
• Data-driven mindset: Comfortable with spreadsheets and public records requests for uncovering trends and proving points.
• Multi-platform fluency: Understands how to pivot content for podcast, reels, or deep-dive web articles.
• Aggressive curiosity: A "never-say-die" attitude when it comes to getting answers.
• Killer storytelling: Ability to make complex consumer issues relatable, urgent, and visually compelling.
• Urgency and empathy: Care about the people being helped and feel the weight of their stories, while moving with speed.
• Experience that matters: Proven track record of investigative success.
• At least 5 years of experience as a consumer investigative reporter.
• Proven investigative skills, including developing sources and accessing open records.
• Strong storytelling, writing, and on-air/streaming abilities.
• Knowledge and effective use of broadcast, digital, and social media tools.
• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience doing computer-assisted reporting research and database analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the consumer beat: Turn daily consumer investigative stories that provide immediate value and impact for viewers across Arizona.
• Expose wrongdoing: Dig deep into local and state government, uncovering corruption and waste through aggressive reporting and smart data analysis.
• Host the conversation: Co-host a weekly consumer podcast, taking a deeper dive into issues affecting people’s wallets and lives.
• Drive digital engagement: Consistently produce original consumer content for social platforms, meeting the audience with tips, alerts, and behind-the-scenes updates.
• Enterprise the big story: Balance short-term wins with long-term investigative projects that spark real change and hold the bar high for journalism.
• Lead in the clutch: Jump into big-story and major breaking news coverage, bringing an investigative lens to the most important moments of the day.
• Collaborate for impact: Work closely with the News Director, Senior Investigations team, and marketing to ensure stories reach the widest possible audience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior