Consumer Reporter/Investigator

TEGNA•Phoenix, AZ

26d

About The Position

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.

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

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

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.

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