Investigative Reporter, Crime Junkie

Investigative Reporter, Crime Junkie
This is a full-time position located in Indianapolis, IN.

About Us

Audiochuck is a fast-growing, dynamic company that is driven by our mission to tell the right stories, in the right ways, for the right reasons. Our team is made up of immensely passionate people who love what we do and don’t stop until we’re proud. Excellence is required at Audiochuck – we have a responsibility (and privilege) to honor the voices of those whose stories we tell. We approach our content with empathy, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Advocacy is an essential part of the Audiochuck culture as we strive to positively impact victims and their families through the use of our time, money, and resources.

Committed to developing our people and fostering a long-term team of talented media professionals, we are seeking motivated top talent to join our amazing team. If you’re exceptional at what you do, possess an innate desire to work hard alongside a team in creating something meaningful, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then Audiochuck may be a good fit for you.

About the Role

As an Investigative Reporter on Crime Junkie, you’ll be at the heart of our storytelling. You’ll help uncover and tell powerful, original stories that align with Audiochuck’s core values and journalistic standards. From diving deep into unsolved crimes to conducting sensitive interviews and shaping long-form narratives, you’ll play a key role in shaping content that is impactful, emotionally resonant, and rooted in ethical reporting. You'll work in collaboration with producers, editors, legal advisors, and leadership to bring these stories to life across audio and video platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Report original, fact-based true-crime stories that inform, engage, and drive change.

• Conduct extensive research using FOIA requests, public records, legal filings, and court documents.

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

• Write and refine emotionally intelligent, narrative scripts for audio and video storytelling.
  

• Collaborate with episode producers, editors, and legal teams to ensure accuracy, impact, and compliance.

• Track multiple cases in different phases of development, ensuring projects move forward on time.

• Partner with social and content teams to expand reporting across platforms.

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

• Write supplemental content, including blog posts, to support podcast episodes on the Crime Junkie website.

• Review visual edits and on-screen content for factual accuracy and integrity.

• Stay up to date on public corruption, government investigations, and newsworthy crime-related developments.

What Success Looks Like

Storytelling

• Deliver compelling, structured, and emotionally resonant narratives rooted in investigative journalism.

• Honor the dignity of victims and families while adhering to Audiochuck’s storytelling values.

Accuracy

• Ensure all reporting is factual, fully verified, and properly contextualized.

• Maintain commitments to sources and protect the integrity of sensitive material.

Deadlines

• Consistently meet deadlines for research, scripting, and collaboration with production teams.

Pipeline Management

• Manage multiple stories in development, from pitch to publish.

• Regularly develop and pitch new story ideas and leads.

Team Collaboration

• Work seamlessly with a cross-functional team of reporters, editors, producers, and legal advisors.

• Communicate clearly and proactively to flag risks and progress.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

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

• Strong background in narrative writing, research, and source development.

• Experience with FOIA requests, document analysis, and trauma-informed interviewing.

• Ability to synthesize complex information into compelling and accurate storytelling.

• A strong grasp of legal and editorial standards for media and journalism.

• Exceptional organization, communication, and project management skills.

• Willingness and ability to travel for field reporting.

• Passion for Audiochuck’s mission and commitment to ethical storytelling.

What Audiochuck Offers

• 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.