JOB TITLE: Investigative Reporter

STATUS: Full-time / Exempt / Hybrid

COMPENSATION: $61,630

BENEFITS: Medical/vision/dental, PTO and sick time

REPORTS TO: Managing Editor

UNION REPRESENTATION: Yes

About Street Roots

Founded in 1999, Street Roots is a Portland-based nonprofit dedicated to creating income opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty. As a member of the International Network of Street Papers, Street Roots is one of 30 similar publications in the U.S. and part of a global network of 90 papers. We produce an award-winning weekly newspaper featuring in-depth reporting on social, political, economic and environmental justice issues, with content contributed by professional journalists, community members, and advocacy organizations. 100 vendors each week and 400 vendors throughout a year (Independent Contractors) experiencing homelessness and poverty purchase newspapers at a nominal cost and sell them on the streets of Portland, keeping the profits as a source of income and financial stability. Over the years, the organization has expanded its impact beyond the newspaper, launching programs such as the Rose City Resource Guide, the Ambassador Program and recently, the Vendor Facilities program offering laundry and showers. Street Roots also plays a pivotal role in advocacy efforts, influencing policies such as the Portland Street Response plan. Committed to remaining a vital force in the community, Street Roots continues to strive for meaningful social change and economic empowerment.

Position Summary

The investigative reporter will join a five-person staff, including an editor in chief, managing editor, editorial art director and editorial producer, to produce a groundbreaking, award-winning weekly investigative newspaper. While all editorial staff members and a stable of freelancers produce stories and other editorial content, the investigative reporter serves in the only editorial staff role solely focused on reporting. The investigative reporter is responsible for producing high-impact investigative and accountability articles and series, as well as news and personality features.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Produce an average of three+ stories per month, including one+ long-form investigative, accountability or feature/profile article. (Note: Story quotas are to be treated as a goal, not a hard and fast requirement. Reporters and editors will collaborate to set feasible production standards throughout the year in recognition of the required time and labor fluctuating with each story/project.)

• Take photographs and obtain courtesy visuals to accompany stories.

• Work with editing and design staff to produce illustrations and data visualizations.

• Conduct interviews, research and public records requests for stories.

• This position also includes copy editing once per week.

• Attend and participate in planning meetings and 1-on-1 meetings, both as part of a weekly schedule and as-needed for special projects.

• Contribute articles for special projects like election coverage.

• Be interviewed for other media like radio, podcast and television to promote stories.

• When primary responsibilities permit, occasional collaboration with other newspaper staff on stories.

• Attend staff and team meetings

• Other duties as assigned

All staff are asked to participate in the following Organizational Responsibilities:

• Support ongoing work to integrate equity perspectives and structures into all aspects of organizational operations, planning, and work. This may include participation in training, work groups, and committees as available.

• Participate and take turns in needed support roles for staff meetings, all staff retreats, board communication, and community building. This may include facilitation, research, writing, reporting, and supporting the building and maintenance of an inclusive workplace environment and culture.

• Support the recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of new SR employees.

• Provide feedback for other SR employees through the annual performance evaluation process.

• Help advance the mission of the organization by promoting and advocating for our work when appropriate.

How to apply:

Send an email with your cover letter, resume and five published clips (linked or full) as PDFs to editor@streetroots.org by Jan. 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. with ‘Street Roots investigative reporter application’ in the subject line. In your cover letter, please tell us why and how Street Roots and its readers would benefit from your approach and experience. Please also tell us why you want to bring your talents to Street Roots. 

Research shows that women, trans, non-binary, BIPOC, and other historically marginalized people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. We recognize that lived experience and nontraditional pathways can bring valuable skills. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. References will be requested of our final candidates. 

• Cover letter
• Resume
• One (1) writing sample (approximately 1000 words) and/or pertinent digital media examples

• Make an Impact: Produce stories that matter to our viewers and community.  
• Collaborate and Grow: Work with accomplished journalists who value creativity and teamwork.
• Innovate Daily: Operate in a modern, technology-driving newsroom and studio in downtown Bethesda.  

• Lead Daily Production: Responsible for all aspects of assigned newscasts – from story selection and editorial decisions to final delivery.
• Create Compelling Content: Write, edit, and produce engaging stories and segments for broadcast and digital.
• Coordinate Coverage: Work with the directors, assignment desk and editors, on-air staff, and field crews to manage live shots, visuals, and supporting materials.
• Drive Digital Integration: Collaborate with digital and news teams to ensure stories reach audiences on all platforms.
• Contribute Editorially: Participate in daily news and production meetings and help shape newsroom coverage strategies.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned, reporting to the Executive Producer.

• Comprehensive Package: Excellent health benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. 401k with company match.
• Lifestyle Perks: Access to onsite fitness center, vibrant local dining, and shopping options.

WESH 2 News, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in Orlando, has an opening for a high energy, highly skilled weekend morning meteorologist to join our First Warning Weather Team. We are looking for a meteorologist who knows the science but can tell a relatable weather story.  The successful candidate must have a passion for severe weather and the ability to sustain superior continuous coverage for long periods of time on all platforms.  We want a team player who can help with every aspect of meteorology, from forecasting, to preparing graphics, to reporting in the field. The ideal candidate embraces new technology and is willing to explore new ways to present the weather story. Our next meteorologist will be an accurate forecaster, keep our viewers and employees safe, convey appropriate tone, summarize complicated information and stay cool under pressure. This candidate should also believe in all aspects of community involvement including, but not limited to, speaking at schools and other community functions.  You will report to the News Director.

Job Responsibilities:

• Give viewers and users the First Warning Weather with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts
• Provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events
• Be able to simultaneously provide content on TV, for our radio partners, and on our digital and social platforms
• Utilize all the technology and tools available to us, to tell an intriguing weather story
• Will be deployed in the field during weather events
• Summarize facts and clearly communicate content for broadcast and digital that connect with viewers and users
• Participate in promotional activities including public appearances
• Always convey a positive brand image for the station in the community and on all platforms
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
• Write web and social stories about the weather
• Interact with viewers and users on social media sites
• Flexibility to work any shift
• In-person attendance is required

Qualifications Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting
• Proven on-air experience in handling breaking news and severe weather coverage
• Experience with extended coverage of Tropical Storms/Hurricanes preferred
• Dynamic, polished and authoritative on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation
• Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high-powered radar data
• Proficient in using WSI and Baron graphics and technology 
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent forecasting and on-air skills
• Ability to tell a compelling weather story
• Ability to do live field reporting on weather and other related topics 

Education:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology or related field 
• NWA and CBM seals are a plus
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs