Investigative Producer

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WJLA in Washington, DC is looking for an experienced Investigative Producer to support one of the top Investigative Teams in the market, whose work is central to 7News identity across the DMV (District, Maryland and Virginia). Primary responsibilities include scheduling shoots, edits and content calendar as well as working with News Managers and the I-Team to generate and refine ideas and keep the pipeline full and the brand in front of our audience across all platforms.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support I-Team from staff scheduling to coordinating shoots, edits and maintaining a content calendar.
• Do research, conduct interviews and produce stories with Team.
• Work with investigative content creators to support on-brand presence across social platforms.
• Work with line producers and broadcast EPs on elements to showcase investigative content.
• Work with Digital EP to identify and execute digital plan, supplementing linear material, tailored to specific platforms.
• Monitor I-Team tipline, online tips and responses from Unit.
  
  

The Successful Candidate

• Minimum 4 years newsroom experience, 1-2 years investigative work in Top 40 market a plus.
• Nose for stories that will engage audience
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Able to assist Investigators in crafting compelling, platform-specific digital and social content
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Committed to objectivity, journalistic standards and ethics.
• Clear and thorough understanding of media legal standards.
• Understands the 24-7 nature of news, available to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Bachelors Degree in Journalism or related field.
  
  

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at  www.sbgi.net .

About The Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.

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