Investigative Reporter II This is a full-time position. Location open for discussion. About Us Audiochuck is a fast-growing, dynamic company that is driven by our mission to tell the right stories, in the right ways, for the right reasons. Our team is made up of immensely passionate people who love what we do and don’t stop until we’re proud. Excellence is required at Audiochuck – we have a responsibility (and privilege) to honor the voices of those whose stories we tell. We approach our content with empathy, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Advocacy is an essential part of the Audiochuck culture as we strive to positively impact victims and their families through the use of our time, money, and resources. Committed to developing our people and fostering a long-term team of talented media professionals, we are seeking motivated top talent to join our amazing team. If you’re exceptional at what you do, possess an innate desire to work hard alongside a team in creating something meaningful, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then Audiochuck may be a good fit for you. About Our Investigative Reporter II Role: The Investigative Reporter II will play a critical role in developing in-depth investigative stories for Audiochuck’s true crime productions. This position requires strong investigative skills, experience in uncovering new information, and the ability to balance objective reporting with empathy in sensitive cases. The ideal candidate is highly self-sufficient and adept at working with public records, interviews, and legal documentation to produce compelling, fact-driven stories. Ability to write, feature length, magazine style investigative pieces. (long form narrative) What You’ll Do: Report original enterprise stories in the true crime space that inform, engage, and drive impact

Independently investigate and produce long-form, magazine-style narratives (written for the ear and eye)

Deliver world-class, emotionally resonant storytelling to a large, loyal audience

Research thoroughly using public records, FOIA requests, court documents, interviews, and data analysis

Write and refine investigative scripts and stories that are both factually airtight and emotionally compelling

Conduct sensitive interviews and build trusted relationships with sources

Serve as a key advocate within the company for truth, transparency, and justice

Stay current on public corruption, government investigations, and legal matters affecting your stories

Submit and manage FOIA requests and conduct deep-dive data reviews

Work closely with legal teams to ensure content is accurate and legally sound

Balance multiple stories at different stages of development while meeting tight production deadlines

Travel as needed for on-the-ground reporting (approximately 20% of the time)

Support and participate in advocacy efforts related to your investigations

Collaborate with production teams to translate your investigations into compelling podcast content

Be open to learning new tools and workflows in a multimedia newsroom environment

What You Will Bring to the Table: Minimum 5 years of investigative journalism experience (in podcasting, print, digital, or broadcast)

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field (Master’s degree a plus)

A strong portfolio that includes at least one investigative piece over 3,000 words or a 30-minute produced feature; submissions must demonstrate original reporting and investigative rigor

Ability to uncover and synthesize complex information for a general audience

Proven experience navigating public records, FOIA processes, and legal filings

Strong understanding of media ethics and legal considerations in investigative reporting

Ability to write for both print and audio formats with clarity, empathy, and impact

Skilled interviewer with a demonstrated ability to secure difficult or high-stakes interviews

Experience covering legal systems, government accountability, or systemic injustice preferred

Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision

Comfortable working with production management software and tools (or willing to learn)

Highly collaborative mindset with the ability to work across editorial, legal, and production teams

Self-starter with initiative and a passion for storytelling that makes a difference

What Audiochuck Will Bring to the Table: Commitment to intentional leadership development for all employees.

Dedication to company culture and promoting mental health.

A talented team of collaborative and passionate employees to support your work.

An appreciation for diverse work experiences and backgrounds.

A chance to work on shows from a leading network for true crime podcasts.

Comprehensive benefits plan.

401(k) retirement plan with match.

Paid time off.

Team events and activities.

The base salary for this role is between $70,000 and $100,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.