• Full Time
  • Anywhere

Houston,TX

Graham Media Group

DESCRIPTION

The Executive Reporter serves as the content leader for a new 10PM accountability newscast, overseeing investigative reporting, story development, and editorial quality. This role supports the launch and growth of a new 10 p.m. accountability news program focused on investigative reporting, community issues, and public/government systems. The position requires deep investigative journalism experience and the ability to build and lead a team focused on accountability, explanatory, and solutions journalism that serves Houston Strivers.

JOB EXPERIENCE

RESPONSIBILITIES

Investigative & Content Leadership

  • Lead editorial decisions on story selection, investigative priorities, and storytelling approaches for the 10PM newscast
  • Create systems and workflows to manage a team of reporters and photographers to hit deadlines and maintain high standards
  • Develop and oversee investigative projects that expose systemic failures, demand accountability, and elevate solutions
  • Manage the investigative reporting team, ensuring stories meet journalistic standards and differentiate from traditional news approaches
  • Coach reporters on investigative techniques, source development, and accountability journalism
  • Identify enterprise opportunities that set this program apart from competitors

Story Development & Quality Control

  • Work closely with Executive Producer and MCC on show development, content, and digital strategies
  • Review and improve scripts, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with the program's accountability mission
  • Guide reporters on transforming complex issues into accessible, impact-focused stories
  • Develop investigative segments including accountability stories, follow-up reporting on results, explainers, and public spending investigations
  • Ensure all content answers: "Why should viewers care?" and "What's the accountability angle?"
  • Maintain balance between investigation and solutions in show content

Team Development & Collaboration

  • Coach investigative reporters on enterprise development, sourcing, and storytelling excellence
  • Foster collaboration between reporters and the production team
  • Partner with Executive Producer to ensure content and presentation work seamlessly
  • Work with MCC on long-term content strategy and team development
  • Maintain regular 1-on-1s with direct reports focused on professional growth
  • Support the development of new program elements and audience engagement strategies

REQUIREMENTS

KEY QUALIFICATIONS 

Experience

  • Minimum 7-10 years of television journalism experience

  • Minimum 5 years of investigative or special projects reporting experience

  • Proven track record of breaking investigative stories with measurable impact

  • Experience with digital storytelling, accountability journalism, public records requests, and data journalism

  • Previous leadership or mentoring experience preferred

  • Experience launching new programming or content initiatives a plus

Skills

  • Expert-level understanding of journalistic ethics, sourcing standards, and legal considerations

  • Strong editorial judgment and decision-making under deadline pressure

  • Ability to identify systemic issues and develop investigative story angles

  • Excellent coaching and feedback skills

  • Multi-platform storytelling expertise (broadcast, digital, streaming, social)

  • Strong organizational and project management abilities

  • Collaborative mindset with clear communication skills

Knowledge

  • Deep understanding of Houston communities, systems, and power structures

  • Familiarity with FOIA/public records processes

  • Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations in investigative journalism

  • Understanding of solutions journalism principles

 

ADDITIONAL INFO

HOW TO APPLY

Sonia Dasgupta ([email protected])

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