Investigative Reporter

8 hours ago

Axtell NE United States Sinclair Broadcast Group Full time

NTV is looking for dynamic a Investigative Reporter. This team member will produce exclusive, innovative, hard hitting and high-impact stories for digital, social and television. These stories go beyond the basics of general reporting to uncover a problem, hold government and elected leaders accountable and press for a solution. Our goal is to offer audiences on multiple platforms something meaningful that will have an impact on the communities we serve.   


The ideal candidate will have strong news judgment, be a compelling and accurate writer, and be able to multitask and manage their time to help contribute to an exciting and informative news product. We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of how to dig for a story, research it, write it with a thought-provoking edge and use strong storytelling with a focus on accountability reporting. Knowledge of the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) process, computer-assisted reporting, and data-driven reporting is required along with familiarity of legal issues related to investigative news reporting. Strong writing skills and knowledge of current events is essential. Dynamic storytelling skills are a must.


This is a highly collaborative environment. The ability to work as part of a team is a must.


Responsibilities:



  • Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas
  • Identify and pitch investigative angles on big daily news stories
  • Work closely with local and corporate news leadership to refine investigative pitches and story scripts
  • Write online, print and broadcast versions of investigative reports and produce digital specific content for each investigation
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:



  • Three (3) years of reporting/producing experience preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
  • Must be a strong storyteller with the ability to make the complicated understandable
  • Must be able to use all available tools to enhance stories, from graphics to social media
  • Should be able to generate story ideas and determine the legitimacy of viewer tips
  • Strong writer, storyteller
  • Must be naturally inquisitive with an interest in holding government officials accountable


Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace



EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:


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.

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