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Investigative Producer

WTSP-TV TampaFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-11

Core

Investigative Producer responsible for generating, researching, and producing original investigative and enterprise stories for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.

Role type

Senior IC investigative producer

Builds

Long-form investigations, multi-part series, and accountability stories for TV and digital

Domain

Local news media / Investigative journalism

Required skills

investigative journalism, source development, public records research, data analysis, scriptwriting, interview preparation, fact-checking, project management

Preferred skills

video shooting and editing, data journalism tools, Florida public records law, advanced visual storytelling, local community knowledge, bilingual English/Spanish

Technologies

public records databases, FOIA/Sunshine Law systems, data analysis tools

Responsibilities

Generate original investigative story ideas; Research and verify information using public records and court filings; Analyze data and documents to uncover trends; Build and maintain a network of sources; Plan and produce long-form investigations; Write compelling scripts; Conduct pre-interviews and prepare reporters; Ensure legal accuracy and fairness; Fact-check every element of a story; Track story impact and pursue follow-up reporting

Seniority

Mid-Senior level, hands-on IC