Investigative Reporter

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop ideas for realistic, executable, timely and important investigations on a daily basis.
• Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation.
• Daily contributions to digital first/digital only content along with consistent daily social media engagement.
• Produce accurate, complete and compelling news copy on deadline.
• Quickly turn reports not just for television but also for digital streams and social media.

Requirements & Skills

• Candidates must have a resume and online link showing investigative work.
• Candidates should know the basics of data analysis, public information requests and backgrounding.
• They must have a track record of enterprising story ideas and developing key sources.
• Previous work must demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics and daily use of digital and social media platforms.
• Candidates must have a minimum of five years reporting experience, including at least two years of investigative reporting.
• A bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred.
• This is not an entry-level position.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• The Investigative Reporter must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
• In addition, the Investigative Reporter must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Repetitive movements are required.