Consumer ReporterInvestigator

Phoenix, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About TEGNA

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 than100 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.
Youll help viewers navigate rising costs beat inflation and stretch their household budgets. Youll 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.
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
Requirements:
35 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 drivers license and ability to operate a news-gathering vehicle for assignments

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 TEGNAs 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 doctors 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.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We areproud to be an equal opportunity employer hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race color religion national origin sex gender age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation gender identity or expression family responsibilities disability medical condition enrollment in college or vocational school political affiliation military or veteran status citizenship status genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilitiesin accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application please email

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About TEGNATEGNA 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 than100 million people monthly across the web mobile apps streaming and linear televi...