Investigative reporter Jobs in Cambridge, MA

GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.

At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and one other day, to be determined by their business unit. Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

GBH News is transforming into one cohesive, audience-focused, multiplatform news organization that tells the most interesting and distinctive local stories of the day. Our journalism is infusedand informed by the diverse communities we serve. We are among the fastest-growing local news providers in Greater Boston and draw on the talent of a multiplatform newsroom that includes radio (89.7 FM); television (Ch. 2); and digital reporting. Our goal through in-depth, high-quality journalism is to inform, educate, and enlighten our audience and build a collaborative newsroom culture.

JOB OVERVIEW

The American Dream is unreachable and far out of focus for too many in one of the wealthiest nations in the world and in one of this country’s wealthiest states. As its population diversifies, equity gaps in Massachusetts are also growing, especially along fault lines of race and class.

GBH News is deepening its capacity to report on systemic barriers disproportionately blocking marginalized communities from thriving in the Commonwealth with the creation of a new Equity & Justice reporting unit that is steeped in community engagement, data, and a focus on both problems and solutions. This unit will operate alongside and in collaboration with other tentpole areas of focus in our newsroom politics and civic engagement, education, investigations and impact, and long-form feature storytelling.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conceptualize, pitch, and report a consistent stream of enterprise stories, focusing on issues of equity and justice in Massachusetts. This includes producing 3-4 stories weekly and 2 longer-form multimedia features each month, with a keen eye on addressing both problems and solutions.
• Build and nurture a network of dependable and diverse sources to enhance reporting capabilities.
• Collaborate with the Community Editor to regularly host listening sessions aimed at gaining a deeper understanding of equity and justice issues that are significant to diverse communities across the Commonwealth.
• Produce content regularly and proficiently across various platforms, such as web, radio, digital video, newsletters, etc., collaborating with other beat editors or show leads when necessary.
• As required of all GBH News journalists, cover general assignment reporting for the newsroom as needed.

In this role, you will be a key member of our cross-platform team, bringing your journalistic expertise to deliver impactful stories, engage with diverse communities, and champion issues of equity and justice in Massachusetts. Your ability to balance immediate news needs with long-term assignments and projects will be essential to our mission.

SKILL SET

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required

3-5 years of experience as a reporter

At least 2 years of experience covering issues of race, class or equity

2+ years doing data-driven or investigative journalism

A solid track record of enterprise, exclusive and breaking news reporting

At least 2 years of experience reporting on two or more platforms – radio, web, social video, podcast etc.

Show hosting experience a plus

Experience with digital video

JOB SPECIFICS

Staff position

CWA Local 1400 union position

Hybrid position

LOCATION

Boston, MA / 1 Guest Street

LI-AMZ

GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex / gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Process Assistance

GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to or by calling 617-300-2000.