Investigative Reporter, The Deck

Podcast Management Inc•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Investigative Reporter on The Deck, you’ll play a critical role in reporting original, in-depth true-crime stories for our flagship cold case show. You’ll work closely with a team of editors, producers, and legal advisors to uncover new information, develop compelling narratives, and report ethically and responsibly—always honoring the people at the heart of each case. You’ll conduct interviews, analyze complex data and public records, and write long-form, emotionally-resonant scripts for both audio and video.

Requirements

5+ years of investigative journalism experience, ideally in true crime or long-form reporting.
A strong track record of ethical, impactful journalism.
Expertise in research, FOIA requests, and interviewing sources in sensitive contexts.
Ability to write narrative scripts for audio or video formats with clarity, emotional intelligence, and journalistic rigor.
Excellent time management, organization, and collaboration skills.
Willingness and ability to travel for field reporting.
Strong working knowledge of legal and media standards for reporting.
Passion for Audiochuck’s mission and a commitment to trauma-informed storytelling.

Responsibilities

Report original, true-crime stories that inform, engage, and inspire impact.
Collaborate with a reporting team to develop long-form investigative narratives for multiple platforms.
Conduct deep research using public records, legal documents, data sets, and archival materials.
Build trusted relationships and conduct sensitive interviews with victims, families, witnesses, and law enforcement.
Manage FOIA requests and analyze data and official documents for case development.
Write and refine scripts that are factually accurate, emotionally compelling, and structurally strong.
Partner with producers and editors to shape reporting into multi-platform content (audio, video, web).
Work alongside legal and editorial leadership to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
Travel for on-the-ground reporting (approx. 20% of the time).
Write blog posts and supporting content to accompany podcast episodes.
Stay current on legal trends, public corruption, and newsworthy developments relevant to your stories.
Collaborate across departments to ensure accurate promotion and coverage across all formats.