Enterprise and Investigations Reporter

The Texas Tribune the states go-to source for Texas politics and policy news is hiring an Enterprise and Investigations Reporter.

This reporter will focus on work that is ambitious original revelatory accountability-driven and well-written. They will prioritize medium-turn enterprise and longer-term investigations such as a quick accountability piece off a major news event an investigative series or a deeply reported rich feature.

The work will at times delve deeply into under-reported topics and at other times support our beat reporting to enhance our overall coverage of the most urgent storylines in Texas.

This reporter will at times collaborate on stories with other reporters and will be expected to be an active partner to our visuals and audience team members.

The Tribune created a small enterprise and investigative team last year that reports directly to the Managing Editor of Enterprise.

The minimum salary for this position is $80000.

Responsibilities

• Write accurate clear and deeply reported enterprise stories independently and on deadline.
• Identify and pitch stories on key Texas political and policy topics.
• Work with other reporters throughout the newsroom on various assignments.
• Occasionally travel and work on nights weekends and holidays.
• Collaborate with visual data and audience teams as well as our external media partners for storytelling.
• Occasionally moderate live panels with newsmakers for our events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Seven years of journalism experience
• A demonstrated history of investigative scoops or major enterprise reporting
• A passion for accountability reporting
• High level of organizational skills and discipline with the ability to navigate complex projects
• Evidence of strong reporting data analysis fact-checking writing skills and a firm grasp of AP style
• Strong familiarity with journalistic ethics and libel law
• A clear desire and proven ability to collaborate with other colleagues across the organization

We know some great candidates wont check all of these boxes and we know you might bring important skills that we havent considered. If thats you dont hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

Location

The Texas Tribune office is located in downtown Austin steps away from the Texas Capitol. We prefer the Enterprise and Investigations Reporter to be based in the Austin area but will consider candidates living in other parts of Texas.

Benefits

This job is full-time and has the following benefits:

• Medical vision and dental insurance
• A cellphone stipend
• 20 days of paid time off each year
• Up to 16 weeks of paid family leave plus four weeks of additional job protection
• 401(k) matching
• Support for professional development and attending industry conferences
• Remote working flexibility

The Texas Tribune is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.

How to Apply

Submit your application by February 22 along with

• a résumé
• cover letter
• links to examples of your best work and
• a memo detailing your vision for the Tribune position and how you would approach the role.

The Texas Tribune is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.

We cant wait to hear from you.

About The Texas Tribune

Heres what you should know about the Tribune. From day one weve had disruption innovation and risk-taking in our DNA. Were ambitious as all get out but still have the punch-above-your-weight mentality of a scrappy start-up. We believe we can meet the demands of our audience and our own expectations for excellence without breaking the bank or our staff. We understand not everything is a story for us we have to make choices but were always looking to expand our boundaries.

Were nonprofit because the challenging economic reality for media these days obligates us to find a different way reliable and sustainable to fund serious journalism. Were nonpartisan because we live in the United States of Confirmation Bias and we dont need to be part of the problem. We dont need to be yet another source of information affirming the voices and perspectives that are already in peoples heads. At the same time nonpartisan is not non-thinking. We call B.S. when B.S. needs to be called.

The Texas Tribune seeks to ensure that its newsroom and its news coverage reflect Texas by including a wide range of perspectives from people of different backgrounds ideologies and experiences.

Learn more about The Texas Tribune here.