Job Posting Title:
Investigative Reporter
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Hiring Department:
KUT Radio
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
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 Texas Newsroom is the landmark regional news collaboration of NPR and public radio stations across the state. It includes KERA in North Texas, KUT in Austin, Houston Public Media and Texas Public Radio in San Antonio.
This position is based in Austin, Texas.
The investigative reporter will report their own stories and team up with journalists at KUT News in Austin and other Texas public radio stations. They will cover investigative stories relevant to audiences in the Austin area as well as statewide.
This is a position with the opportunity to make a significant impact. The ideal candidate is passionate about accountability reporting and deeply curious about how decisions made by leaders impact the lives of Austinites and Texans, particularly those who have been afforded the fewest resources.
We encourage applications from those with a background in investigative reporting, as well as from beat reporters or others with enterprise reporting experience. Applicants should be eager to break stories, find documents and data, and cultivate sources within various communities around the state. Previous radio experience is a plus but is not required. Enthusiasm for collaborating with others is a must.
This job reports to Neena Satija, the leader of The Texas Newsroom’s investigative reporting unit, who is based at KUT News. Ana Campbell is the special projects editor of The Texas Newsroom.
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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.
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Engage with audiences from various backgrounds to form a deep understanding of how leaders’ decisions affect Texans’ lives.
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Actively collaborate with NPR and public radio stations throughout Texas. Participate in editorial meetings and editing sessions.
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Occasionally contribute quick-turn stories such as audio newscast spots or digital breaking news stories.
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Participate in on-air fundraising and make special public appearances as assigned.
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Five or more years of reporting experience.
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Strong interviewing and writing skills.
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Experience in audio and digital storytelling.
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A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
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Experience cultivating a varied group of sources.
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The ability to work well under pressure and juggle multiple assignments.
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Solid news judgment and a deep commitment to accuracy and ethics.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
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Fluency in Spanish and/or other languages common in Texas.
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Knowledge of Texas issues, history, cultures, geography and politics.
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Experience using data and public records.
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Production skills, including the ability to use Adobe Audition and mix audio stories for broadcast.
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Experience explaining topics for social audiences using short-form video.
$70,000 + depending on qualifications
Please mark "yes" on the application for required materials. Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.
Resume/CV
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3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
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Letter of interest
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3-5 work samples
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
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, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
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Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
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Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
