Jobs · Marketing · Pennsylvania

Investigative Reporter/Producer

WTAE Hearst Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2 wk ago
On-siteMarketingFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Develop and report original investigative and consumer-focused stories that uncover scams, systemic failures, public accountability concerns, and issues affecting viewers’ daily lives
  • Generate strong enterprise story ideas and pursue stories that go beyond surface-level reporting
  • Conduct informed interviews, build trusted sources, and break exclusive stories
  • Plan, gather, write, and assemble stories for daily news coverage and long-form investigative projects
  • Respond to breaking news with investigative angles and deeper context
  • Build compelling live shots and deliver clear, engaging storytelling on-air and across platforms
  • Pitch, research, write, and produce investigative specials and long-form storytelling initiatives
  • Maintain and manage a calendar of special projects, follow-ups, and ongoing investigations
  • Collaborate with newsroom leadership, producers, promotions, legal, and digital teams to maximize story impact and audience reach
  • Review scripts, teases, and story elements to ensure strong editorial standards and compelling presentation
  • Produce content for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms
  • Contribute real-time updates, explainers, and follow-ups across mobile and social channels
  • Communicate effectively across departments while managing multiple deadlines and priorities
  • Demonstrate sound editorial judgment, strong ethics, and unwavering journalistic integrity

Requirements

  • Professional reporting and/or producing experience
  • Strong investigative, enterprise, and accountability journalism instincts
  • Proven ability to develop original story ideas and uncover meaningful details
  • A demo reel and/or digital portfolio that reflect everyday work and impactful storytelling
  • Strong writing skills with the ability to simplify complex information into compelling, easy-to-understand content
  • Knowledge of media law, public records requests, and investigative research techniques
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
  • Experience using modern field technology, editing systems, and mobile workflows
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced newsroom environment
  • Strong visual storytelling and creative presentation skills
  • Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • Valid driver’s license and clear driving record

Qualifications

Related military experience will be considered

Skills

Values in Action

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Emotional Wellness Support
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • LGBTQ+ Health Services

About the Role

The Investigative Reporter / Producer will report to the Assistant News Director and work closely with newsroom leadership, producers, digital teams, and photojournalists.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

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