Investigative Reporter, The Deck

Job Description

About the Role:

As the Investigative Reporter on The Deck, you’ll play a critical role in reporting original, in-depth true-crime stories for our flagship cold case show. You’ll work closely with a team of editors, producers, and legal advisors to uncover new information, develop compelling narratives, and report ethically and responsibly—always honoring the people at the heart of each case. You’ll conduct interviews, analyze complex data and public records, and write long-form, emotionally-resonant scripts for both audio and video.

What You’ll Do:

• Report original, true-crime stories that inform, engage, and inspire impact.

• Collaborate with a reporting team to develop long-form investigative narratives for multiple platforms.

• Conduct deep research using public records, legal documents, data sets, and archival materials.

• Build trusted relationships and conduct sensitive interviews with victims, families, witnesses, and law enforcement.

• Manage FOIA requests and analyze data and official documents for case development.

• Write and refine scripts that are factually accurate, emotionally compelling, and structurally strong.

• Partner with producers and editors to shape reporting into multi-platform content (audio, video, web).

• Work alongside legal and editorial leadership to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.

• Travel for on-the-ground reporting (approx. 20% of the time).

• Write blog posts and supporting content to accompany podcast episodes.

• Stay current on legal trends, public corruption, and newsworthy developments relevant to your stories.

• Collaborate across departments to ensure accurate promotion and coverage across all formats.

Job Requirements

What Success Looks Like:

Storytelling

• Deliver clearly structured scripts that transform investigative work into gripping narrative.

• Meet Audiochuck’s standards for ethical and emotionally intelligent true-crime storytelling.

Accuracy

• Ensure all facts are rigorously verified and properly contextualized.

• Uphold editorial integrity and respect commitments made to sources.

• Proof on-screen text, names, and visual references for accuracy.

Deadlines

• Deliver scripts and research on time to meet show and production timelines.

Pipeline Management

• Juggle multiple stories in various stages of research and development.

• Proactively pitch new stories and leads to expand the editorial calendar.

Collaboration

• Partner closely with editorial, production, legal, and social media teams.

• Provide regular updates to show leadership and support alignment across departments.

What You Will Bring to the Table:

• 5+ years of investigative journalism experience, ideally in true crime or long-form reporting.

• A strong track record of ethical, impactful journalism.

• Expertise in research, FOIA requests, and interviewing sources in sensitive contexts.

• Ability to write narrative scripts for audio or video formats with clarity, emotional intelligence, and journalistic rigor.

• Excellent time management, organization, and collaboration skills.

• Willingness and ability to travel for field reporting.

• Strong working knowledge of legal and media standards for reporting.

• Passion for Audiochuck’s mission and a commitment to trauma-informed storytelling.

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.

• Competitive base salary.

• Comprehensive benefits plan.

• 401(k) retirement plan with match.

• Paid time off.

• Team events and activities.

This is a full-time position located in Indianapolis, IN. 

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