Investigative Reporter, Crime Junkie
About The Position
As an Investigative Reporter on Crime Junkie, you’ll be at the heart of our storytelling. You’ll help uncover and tell powerful, original stories that align with Audiochuck’s core values and journalistic standards. From diving deep into unsolved crimes to conducting sensitive interviews and shaping long-form narratives, you’ll play a key role in shaping content that is impactful, emotionally resonant, and rooted in ethical reporting. You'll work in collaboration with producers, editors, legal advisors, and leadership to bring these stories to life across audio and video platforms.
Requirements
- 5+ years of investigative journalism experience, preferably in true crime, long-form, or documentary reporting.
- Strong background in narrative writing, research, and source development.
- Experience with FOIA requests, document analysis, and trauma-informed interviewing.
- Ability to synthesize complex information into compelling and accurate storytelling.
- A strong grasp of legal and editorial standards for media and journalism.
- Exceptional organization, communication, and project management skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel for field reporting.
- Passion for Audiochuck’s mission and commitment to ethical storytelling.
Responsibilities
- Report original, fact-based true-crime stories that inform, engage, and drive change.
- Conduct extensive research using FOIA requests, public records, legal filings, and court documents.
- Build trusted relationships and conduct sensitive interviews with victims, families, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.
- Write and refine emotionally intelligent, narrative scripts for audio and video storytelling.
- Collaborate with episode producers, editors, and legal teams to ensure accuracy, impact, and compliance.
- Track multiple cases in different phases of development, ensuring projects move forward on time.
- Partner with social and content teams to expand reporting across platforms.
- Travel for on-the-ground reporting and in-person interviews (approx. 20% of the time).
- Write supplemental content, including blog posts, to support podcast episodes on the Crime Junkie website.
- Review visual edits and on-screen content for factual accuracy and integrity.
- Stay up to date on public corruption, government investigations, and newsworthy crime-related developments.
Benefits
- Commitment to intentional leadership development for all employees.
- Dedication to company culture and promoting mental health.
- A talented team of collaborative and passionate employees to support your work.
- An appreciation for diverse work experiences and backgrounds.
- A chance to work on shows from a leading network for true crime podcasts.
- Competitive base salary.
- Comprehensive benefits plan.
- 401(k) retirement plan with match.
- Paid time off.
- Team events and activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
