CONSUMER INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER (ARIZONA FAMILY) - KPHO/KTVK

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KHPO/KTVK:

Home to 3TV, CBS 5, and Arizona's Family Sports, Arizona's Family produces 100+ hours of local news and programming every week. 3TV is #1 in Arizona and one of the strongest independent stations in the country. Our CBS station is highly competitive in news and has top-rated sports and prime content. Our digital reach is also best-in-market-Azfamily.com leads the market in multi-platform unique users and is home to Arizona's Family Originals (long-form programs, documentaries, docuseries, and podcasts, including True Crime Arizona, nearing 2M downloads). Arizona's Family Sports features premier properties, including the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Rising, and AIA state championships.

Job Summary/Description:

Are you a relentless truth-seeker who lives to protect the underdog? Do you get a rush from exposing wrongdoing and holding the powerful accountable? Arizona's Family is looking for an experienced, aggressive Consumer Investigative Reporter to join our powerhouse team in Phoenix. On Your Side is the most recognized brand in the state, and we need a journalist who won't just build on that legacy-they'll elevate it. We don't just report the news; we solve problems, uncover government waste, and use data to tell the stories that actually matter to our community. Whether you're turning in a daily consumer hit, deep-diving into a long-form investigation, or engaging with our audience on social media, you'll be the face of the brand Arizona trusts most.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

What You'll Do:

• Own the consumer beat: Turn daily consumer investigative stories that provide immediate value and impact for our viewers across Arizona.
• Expose wrongdoing: Dig deep into local and state government, uncovering corruption and waste through aggressive reporting and smart data analysis.
• Host the conversation: Co-host our weekly consumer podcast, taking a deeper dive into the issues that affect people's wallets and lives.
• Drive digital engagement: Consistently produce original consumer content for social platforms, meeting our audience where they are with tips, alerts, and behind-the-scenes updates.
• Enterprise the big story: Balance short-term wins with long-term investigative projects that spark real change and hold the bar high for journalism.
• Lead in the clutch: Jump into big-story and major breaking news coverage, bringing your investigative lens to the most important moments of the day.
• Collaborate for impact: Work closely with the News Director, Senior Investigations team, and marketing to ensure your stories reach the widest possible audience.

What You Bring:

• An investigative engine: You don't wait for tips; you find them. You know how to work a beat and develop sources that others can't.
• Data-driven mindset: You're comfortable with spreadsheets and public records requests, using them to uncover trends and prove your points.
• Multi-platform fluency: You understand that a story isnt "done" once it airs on TV-you know how to pivot that content for a podcast, a reel, or a deep-dive web article.
• Aggressive curiosity: You have a "never-say-die" attitude when it comes to getting answers and wont take "no comment" for an answer.
• Killer storytelling: You can take a complex consumer issue and make it relatable, urgent, and visually compelling.
• Urgency and empathy: You care about the people you're helping and feel the weight of their stories, but you move with the speed of a modern newsroom.
• Experience that matters: You have a proven track record of investigative success and arent afraid to go toe-to-toe with anyone to get the truth.

Why This Role Rocks:

• A Culture of Winning: Join a highly organized, competitive newsroom that thrives on being the best in the Phoenix market every single day.
• Real-World Impact: Your stories will save people money, protect their rights, and change local laws.
• Innovation at the Core: We're not just a TV station; we're a multi-platform media powerhouse that values podcasts, social content, and digital growth.
• Arizona's Family: Be part of a brand that is deeply rooted in the community and treated like family by our viewers.

Ready to be the advocate Arizona needs? Let's create something amazing together.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience as a consumer investigative reporter
• Proven investigative skills, including developing sources and accessing open records
• Strong storytelling, writing, and on-air/streaming abilities
• Knowledge and effective use of broadcast, digital, and social media tools
• Experience doing computer-assisted reporting research and database analysis is a plus
• Bachelors degree in broadcast journalism or related field

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KPHO/KTVK-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with Gray's employees ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.