Accountability Reporter
FDBAustin, Texas, United States
Posted August 29, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
FDB (First Databank) is a leading provider of drug knowledge solutions, creating comprehensive databases that enhance healthcare decisions. Their services include medication decision support, advanced analytics, and interoperability tools, serving hospitals, pharmacies, and clinicians worldwide to improve patient safety and operational efficiency.
Job Description
The Austin American-Statesman is seeking a tenacious and inquisitive reporter to investigate abuses of power, conflicts of interest, and public trust in Austin and Texas. The role combines investigative journalism with watchdog reporting and produces revelatory journalism. It's a high-impact position with a focus on local government and policy, requiring a commitment to fairness and accuracy.
Requirements
- Hold elected officials, government agencies, businesses, and institutions accountable for their actions.
- Uncover hidden truths through persistent reporting and public records requests.
- Serve the public interest, centering stories on issues like housing, public safety, and climate change.
- Analyze data and records to uncover patterns.
- Cultivate sources from policymakers to everyday residents.
Benefits
- Support for ambitious, enterprise and investigative work.
- A collaborative newsroom that values creativity and impact.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
