Hearst
Investigative Reporter
New Orleans, LA, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- New Orleans, LA, United States
New Orleans - Experience
- At least 3–5 years as a reporter and/or investigative reporter.
About the job
Develops and reports short- and long-term investigative journalism about issues, people, and events affecting Southeast Louisiana for WDSU’s platforms.
What you'll do
- Generate and report high-impact investigative stories, using investigative techniques and producing both short-term reports and longer projects.
- Work with newsroom teams, including digital, photo, and design, to create content for WDSU platforms.
- Vet and efficiently produce revealing stories that push for change.
What they ask for
- Demonstrated expertise obtaining and analyzing data and filing FOIA requests.
- Strong news judgment, journalistic instincts, and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of social media and engaging readers on digital platforms.
- Ability to collaborate across newsroom teams and adapt to a fast-changing news environment.
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