Senior Investigative News Producer - Ktvk​/Kpho

About Gray Media

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025.

We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and Power Nation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

Home to 3TV, CBS 5, and Arizona's Family Sports, Arizona's Family produces 100+ hours of local news and programming every week. 3TV is #1 in Arizona and one of the strongest independent stations in the country. Our CBS station is highly competitive in news and has top-rated sports and prime content. Our digital reach is also  leads the market in multi-platform unique users and is home to Arizona's Family Originals (long-form programs, documentaries, docuseries, and podcasts, including True Crime Arizona, nearing 2M downloads).

Arizona's Family Sports features premier properties, including the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Rising, and AIA state championships.

Do you live for the thrill of the "big get" and the satisfaction of a story that actually changes things? Are you a master storyteller who loves the grit of field producing as much as the strategy of the newsroom? We're looking for a Senior Investigative Producer to lead our Special Projects Unit in Phoenix. This isn't a desk job—it's a leadership role for a relentless investigator who knows how to rally a team, dig deep into the data, and turn complex investigations into high-impact, multi-platform "must-watch" content.

• Lead the charge:
  Rally and mentor our Special Projects Unit, fostering a culture of curiosity, persistence, and high-stakes storytelling.
• Own the field:
  Get out of the office and into the action, field producing major investigations and ensuring our visual storytelling is as compelling as our facts.
• Craft the narrative:
  Work closely with reporters and photographers to structure complex investigations into clear, powerful stories that resonate across TV and digital platforms.
• Drive the strategy:
  Collaborate with the News Director and Executive Producer to identify high-impact investigative opportunities that align with our digital-first mission.
• Master the details:
  Oversee the vetting process, ensuring every script is bulletproof, every font is accurate, and every investigation meets the highest ethical standards.
• Innovate the "Show":
  Find creative ways to "showcase" investigative content, using graphics, data visualization, and immersive digital elements to keep viewers hooked.

• Investigative pedigree:
  Proven experience producing deep-dive investigative content in a competitive market (you know how to find the story behind the story).
• Field producing chops:
  You're at home in the field, managing logistics and capturing the moments that make a story real.
• Leadership fire:
  You know how to motivate a team of specialists, keeping morale high during long-term projects and tight deadlines.
• Killer storytelling skills:
  You can take a mountain of data and turn it into a narrative that people actually want to watch and share.
• Digital-first mindset:
  You understand that an investigation isn't finished until it's optimized for streaming, social, and web.
• Relentless urgency:
  You thrive on the pressure of a big investigation and have the "scrappiness" to overcome any obstacle.
• Legal and ethical savvy:
  You have a deep understanding of media law and journalistic ethics…