What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investigative Reporter position at FOX13 Memphis?
Are you dedicated to solutions-based journalism? Do you seek truth and fairness in all you do? At FOX13 Memphis, we believe in using our powerful voice to benefit our entire community. The dominant #1 station in the Mid-South is currently seeking an Investigative Reporter. You must be able to quickly cultivate sources. You must not be afraid of confrontation when necessary. Our investigative journalists should be able to dive through government documents and court records to build cohesive stories. You will be expected to follow leads and search for legal and ethical solutions for families in the Mid-South. You will be expected to pitch daily investigative stories as well as longer-form topical special reports.
You will join a dynamic newsroom that strives to serve our community in everything we do. Reporters must be adept at using all digital platforms to gather and break stories.
JOB TASKS
- Enterprise ideas and develop relationships with sources
- Monitor Pacer and federal court documents
- Foster strong community relationships
- Remain extremely knowledgeable about local current events
- Maintain a strong understanding of First Amendment laws
- File public records requests on a consistent basis
- Execute direction presented in station research
- Creatively craft & present investigative stories
- Work with photojournalists to craft stories that connect with real people
- You may need to shoot & edit stories at times
- Write accurate, grammatically correct scripts
- Adhere to strict newsroom deadlines
- Present stories with dynamic and demonstrative live shots
- Work on all platforms, prioritizing digital first
- Apply station guidelines in using social media
- Ability to multitask, turning enterprise journalism and fronting day-of stories
- Other duties may be assigned by newsroom leadership
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in journalism or related field
- 4 years of reporting experience
- Demonstrate solid news judgment
- Must be a team player willing to collaborate
- Must value a diversity of voices to build strong journalism
- Excel under pressure
Rincon Broadcasting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer