Investigative Reporter

• Handles a variety of news reporting assignments, emphasizing breaking news and stories that hold people accountable.
• Responsible for reporting, shooting and editing non-linear in-depth news stories.
• Research and schedule news stories, gather information, write stories, interview subject and reports live on air or in the field during assigned newscast.
• Prepare enterprise stories in line with our brand on a daily basis.
• Create excellent audience-directed content for web and social media.

Qualifications:

• 2 years reporting experience including hard hitting, relevant investigative work.
• Reputation as an ethical, fair and trusted reporter whose commitment to the highest standards of journalism is unquestioned.
• Ability to juggle multiple assignments and stories at once, while working closely with management and other members of station to put Investigative stories on the air.
• Ability to follow a paper trail, use the Internet to dig deep and file paperwork and records requests in a timely manner to get what 's needed to serve the story.
• Understanding of and ability to interpret key government, court and business documents provided by well-placed, high-level sources who you've cultivated.
• Ability to think critically, quick and efficiently, live ad-libbing and maintaining performance under extreme pressure and on strict deadline required. Knowledge of photojournalism and non-linear editing required.
• Demonstrated previous experience working closely and in sync with photographers, editors and producers.
• Professional, consistent on-air appearance.
• Must be flexible to work any assigned shift including days, nights, weekends, holidays; and extended hours.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and clean driving history as determined by The Company. Driving record will be checked.
• DEMO reel required.