Investigative Reporter

Investigative Reporter

Hiring Department: KUT Radio

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS (Austin, Texas)

The Texas Newsroom is seeking a journalist to join our investigative reporting unit. This investigative reporter will tell groundbreaking stories for audio and digital audiences in Texas and across the country, based at KUT News in Austin. The role will report its own stories and collaborate with journalists at KUT News and other Texas public radio stations.

The investigator will cover stories relevant to audiences in the Austin area as well as statewide, focusing on accountability reporting and the impact of leaders' decisions on Austinites and Texans, particularly those with limited resources.

• Report investigative news stories for on-air and online platforms, including KUT News, Texas Standard ("the national daily news show of Texas") and public radio stations across the state.
• Engage with audiences from various backgrounds to form a deep understanding of how leaders’ decisions affect Texans’ lives.
• Actively collaborate with NPR and public radio stations throughout Texas, participate in editorial meetings and editing sessions.
• Occasionally contribute quick‑turn stories such as audio newscast spots or digital breaking news stories.
• Participate in on‑air fundraising and make special public appearances as assigned.

• Five or more years of reporting experience.
• Strong interviewing and writing skills.
• Experience in audio and digital storytelling.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
• Experience cultivating a varied group of sources.
• Ability to work well under pressure and juggle multiple assignments.
• Solid news judgment and deep commitment to accuracy and ethics.

• Fluency in Spanish and/or other languages common in Texas.
• Knowledge of Texas issues, history, cultures, geography and politics.
• Experience using data and public records.
• Production skills, including ability to use Adobe Audition and mix audio stories for broadcast.
• Experience explaining topics for social audiences using short‑form video.

$70,000 + depending on qualifications.

• Typical office environment; occasional travel for field reporting trips and interviews.

Retirement plan:
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment.