Leads investigative and accountability reporting focused on systemic issues and civic impact. Conceives and executes complex, document-driven projects using public records, source development, data analysis, and financial reporting. Edits and mentors reporters, manages legal and safety risks, collaborates across newsrooms, engages communities, and develops digital story presentations. The role also supports audience engagement, solutions journalism, responsible AI experimentation, and partnerships with academic institutions.

Develops and amplifies investigative journalism by identifying impact opportunities, building tracking systems, engaging audiences, supporting community events, and promoting stories across platforms. The producer collaborates with reporters, editors, local newsrooms, academic partners, and community stakeholders; mentors newsroom staff; creates multimedia and public-facing materials; and pilots tools, including responsible AI, to improve research and workflow efficiency.

Produces investigative and accountability journalism for California and Western audiences, using public records, data analysis, deep sourcing, and document-driven research. Develops original stories, mentors local newsroom staff, collaborates on digital presentation and audience engagement, and measures civic impact. Represents the newsroom at community events, pilots responsible AI tools, and partners with academic institutions. Requires strong investigative, solutions journalism, digital publishing, project management, legal-risk awareness, and mentoring skills.