Investigative Reporter/Anchor

About the role

WCYB/WEMT is seeking an experienced, enterprising, and relentless Investigative Reporter/Anchor to join our award-winning news team. We are looking for a journalist who is passionate about uncovering impactful stories, holding those in power accountable, and delivering meaningful journalism that makes a difference in our communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strong network of sources and community contacts to generate exclusive investigative and enterprise story ideas
• Research, pitch, and execute impactful investigative and consumer-focused reports across multiple platforms
• Identify accountability angles within daily news coverage and pursue deeper reporting opportunities
• Collaborate closely with newsroom leadership, producers, and digital teams to develop investigations from concept through publication and broadcast
• Utilize public records, data analysis, FOIA requests, and other investigative tools to uncover stories that serve the public interest
• Write compelling, accurate, and engaging content for broadcast, digital, and social media platforms
• Anchore assigned newscasts with professionalism, credibility, and strong news judgment
• Deliver dynamic live reports and breaking news coverage from the field and studio
• Create digital-exclusive and extended investigative content to maximize audience engagement
• Maintain an active social media presence to build audience connections, source story ideas, and promote investigative work
• Represent the station at community events and public forums as needed

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven ability to develop and cultivate sources that lead to impactful, original reporting
• Strong investigative instincts with a demonstrated commitment to accountability journalism
• Excellent live reporting, anchoring, interviewing, and storytelling skills
• Knowledge of public records laws, FOIA processes, computer-assisted reporting, and data-driven journalism
• Understanding of legal and ethical considerations related to investigative reporting
• Strong writing, editorial judgment, and news-gathering skills
• Experience producing content for digital and social media platforms
• Proficiency in video shooting, editing, and multimedia storytelling
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of investigative reporting experience preferred
• Track record of impactful or award-winning investigative journalism is preferred

Benefits

• Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location
• Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan