Investigative Multimedia Journalist

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Schenectady, NY

117d • $23 - $28

About The Position

WRGB/WCWN seeks an enterprising and aggressive reporter to join our team as an investigative and consumer reporter. We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of how to dig for a story, research it, write it with an investigative edge, and use strong storytelling and TV production to make it impactful and memorable. The ideal candidate is an aggressive reporter with deep curiosity and unrelenting commitment to get to the bottom of an issue and hold individuals accountable.

Requirements

• Must be able to develop and maintain sources
• Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must
• Strong social media skillset for both research and promoting stories as well as gathering viewer input
• Knowledge of the FOAI & NYS’s FOIL process, computer-assisted reporting, and data-driven reporting along with familiarity of legal issues related to investigative television news reporting are essential
• Strong writing skills and knowledge of current events
• Three years of investigative reporting experience preferred
• History of award-winning investigative journalism preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas
• Identify and pitch investigative angles to big daily news stories
• Work closely with our Investigative Producer and Executive Producer to refine investigative pitches and story scripts
• Develop a network of sources and experts to generate investigative stories on a regular basis
• Write online versions of investigative reports and work with our Digital Team on 'web extra' content for each investigation
• Maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Participation in a retirement plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Health, dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Sick leave
• Vacation time
• Personal time
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees