| Date Posted | June 11, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Newspapers |
| Specialty | Not Specified |
| Required Education | Bachelor's Degree |
| Job Status | Full-time |
| Salary | Negotiable |
Description:
Investigative Reporter
About The Company: Since 1884 our mission has been to provide timely and compelling news that is informative and relevant to the African-American community. The Philadelphia Tribune Media Group is an award-winning, multi-media company and the nation’s oldest, continuously published African American newspaper. The company also publishes print and digital versions of the Philadelphia Tribune, various community focused supplements and as well as producing events of interest that impact the African American community.
Job Summary: The Philadelphia Tribune Media Group is seeking an Investigative Reporter. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, researching, reporting and producing high-impact investigative stories for print and digital. You will be representing a newspaper with an unprecedented legacy within the region’s African-American community and also played a significant role in some of the most pivotal events within the last 100 years in African and American history.
Duties and Responsibilities
Generates, research and report short, mid and long form stories through investigation and research
Use sources, documents, computer-assisted reporting, and other journalistic tools to develop, report, write and produce exclusive accountability stories and investigative projects
Analyze and report documents, such as lawsuits and other legal documents, tax records, government reports, regulatory reports, and corporate financial filings.
Analyze and report using Databases of public records.
Conducts numerous interviews with on-the-record sources as well as, in some instances, interviews with anonymous sources (for example whistleblowers)
Use federal or state Freedom of Information Acts to obtain documents and data from government agencies.
Gathers information by using sources, tips, press releases etc.
Performs research through interviews, public records and other sources
Verifies facts to assure accuracy in reporting
Performs other duties as may be described
Desired Qualifications
Degree in Journalism or related field with a minimum of 3 years newspaper experience preferred.
Good News Judgment, accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of AP Style
Must be detailed oriented, self- motivated and have the ability to handle multiple shifting priorities
Possess excellent presentation skills
Must have a driver’s license and have access to an automobile
Qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: Human Resources, The Philadelphia Tribune Media Group , 520 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 or email: humanresources@phillytrib.com or Fax: (215)735-3612. EOE
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