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Daily Wire

Investigations Reporter

Daily Wire, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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The Daily Wire is looking for a driven Investigations Reporter who is passionate about uncovering the truth and holding powerful institutions accountable. In this role, you will lead original, in-depth investigations that expose wrongdoing and bring important facts to light for a national audience. Reporting to the Investigations Editor, you’ll work on complex and often sensitive stories, using public records, interviews, data analysis, and confidential sources.

This role is ideal for a reporter who thrives on long-term projects, values accuracy and fairness, and exercises strong editorial judgment and discretion. You’ll play a meaningful role in advancing The Daily Wire’s mission by producing impactful investigative journalism that informs the public and stands up to the highest editorial and legal standards.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop and execute investigative stories from pitch through publication

Identify story angles, pursue leads, and conduct original reporting through interviews, records requests, document review, and data analysis

Produce clear, accurate investigative articles for a broad audience

Research and corroborate information using multiple independent sources

Build and maintain on‑record and confidential sources in accordance with ethical standards

Maintain organized reporting files and documentation for editorial and legal review

Work with editors and legal counsel to address legal, ethical, and reputational risk

Collaborate with newsroom partners to develop investigative ideas and support reporting initiatives

Experience & Requirments

Background in journalism, investigative reporting, communications, or a related field preferred

Proven experience in investigative or enterprise reporting

Strong research, interviewing, and source‑development skills

Ability to analyze complex documents, data, and public records

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to factual accuracy

Sound editorial judgment and ethical decision‑making

Ability to manage long‑term projects and meet demanding deadlines

Daily Wire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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.

Please Note: Daily Wire participates in E-Verify and performs background checks on all new hires. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Thank you!

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