Investigative Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Mount Pleasant, SC

4h•Onsite

About The Position

WCIV in Charleston, SC is seeking an experienced and motivated Investigative Producer to develop, research, and produce high-impact investigative and accountability journalism for broadcast, digital, and social media platforms. This position requires a strong journalist with the ability to uncover meaningful stories, hold elected leaders and government officials accountable, and produce content that informs the public and drives community impact. The Investigative Producer will go beyond daily news coverage to identify systemic problems, expose wrongdoing or inaction, and press for meaningful solutions. The ideal candidate will be skilled at asking smart, thought-provoking, and challenging questions of public officials and decision-makers, while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Demonstrated experience in investigative, enterprise, or accountability journalism
Strong news judgment and the ability to identify stories with meaningful public impact
Exceptional writing, research, and organizational skills
Proven ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and deadlines
Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process and public records reporting
Experience with computer-assisted reporting and data-driven journalism
Familiarity with legal issues related to investigative news reporting, including accuracy, fairness, and liability considerations
Strong understanding of current events, government, and public affairs
Ability to produce content for broadcast, digital, and social media platforms
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a television newsroom or multi-platform news environment
Experience producing stories that resulted in measurable public or community impact
Advanced knowledge of data analysis tools, research methods, and investigative storytelling techniques

Responsibilities

Develop, research, and produce original investigative and accountability stories for broadcast, digital, and social platforms
Identify issues of importance to the community and pursue stories that uncover problems, reveal underlying causes, and seek solutions
Conduct in-depth research using public records, FOIA requests, data analysis, and other reporting tools
Interview elected leaders, government officials, and other sources with confidence, professionalism, and strong editorial judgment
Write clear, compelling, fact-based content with a sharp and thought-provoking edge
Use dynamic storytelling techniques to create impactful content across multiple platforms
Collaborate with newsroom leadership, reporters, photographers, and digital staff to execute investigations from concept through publication or broadcast
Ensure all investigative content meets legal, ethical, and editorial standards
Monitor current events, policy developments, and community concerns to generate relevant story ideas