MMJ​/Investigative Reporter, Telemundo Arizona; Phoenix​/Tucson

• Full-time
• Business Segment: NBCUniversal Local

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Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Telemundo Arizona is seeking a highly driven Investigative Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join Telemundo Investiga, our in-depth and accountability reporting unit. This role is designed for a journalist who goes beyond daily coverage to expose irregularities, uncover wrongdoing, and hold powerful institutions accountable, always to deliver meaningful impact and positive change for our community.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, relentlessly curious, and solutions-oriented, with a proven ability to find the “why” behind complex issues. This journalist will originate investigative story ideas, pursue hard-to-get sources, analyze data, and produce compelling, ethical storytelling across linear, digital, and social media platforms.

What We’re Looking For

• A journalist who is curious, persistent, and fearless, but fair
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• Someone who doesn’t stop at “what happened,” but relentlessly asks “why” and “who is responsible.”
• A reporter who understands the power of investigative journalism to inform, empower, and protect our audience
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• A collaborative teammate who thrives in a digital-first, multiplatform newsroom.

Investigative Reporting & Enterprise Journalism

• This individual will manage shooting, writing, and editing daily stories and gather material to contribute to building the rundown.
• This person is responsible and must be able to set up, run, and manage live shots independently.
• File stories for our linear, Fast Channel, OTT (Over the Top), and digital Platforms. Develop, pitch, and execute original investigative and enterprise stories that expose misconduct, systemic failures, or inequities affecting our community.
• Identify patterns and trends related to public safety, education, finances, housing, government accountability, and quality of life.
• Hold individuals, agencies, and institutions accountable through fact-based, ethical, and fair reporting.
• Demonstrate persistence in pursuing difficult stories and hard-to-reach sources, including whistleblowers, officials, and data-driven leads.
• Develop and keep a network of contacts supplying access to exclusive stories.
• Collaborate closely with newsroom leadership, producers, digital editors, and legal/standards teams throughout the investigative process.

Research, Data & Tools

• Navigate and analyze complex databases and public records, including but not limited to:
  • Lexis Nexis
  • PACER
  • Public records requests (FOIA)
  • Court, law enforcement, and government databases
• Analyze large datasets using Excel and other data tools to uncover trends, anomalies, and patterns of wrongdoing.
• Use newsroom and third-party tools to support investigative workflows, verification, and documentation.

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