Investigative Reporter/Producer (VB, Norfolk, Portsmouth)

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Portsmouth, VA

10d•$62,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

WAVY-TV 10 / WVBT FOX 43 is searching for an INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER/PRODUCER who is driven to research, write and produce hard investigative enterprise stories. You will be required to work within a team of reporters, photographers, and managers to cultivate sources, dig up source material from scratch, and organize several stories in various stages of development simultaneously. This role will be a major part of the station's online success with your story posts to WAVY.com.

Requirements

Several years of experience as an investigative reporter/producer delivering enterprise stories from pitch to air.
A history of on-air work at a commercial television station.
Proven track record of strong journalistic skills.
Supreme ethical standards.
Must be willing and able to work any and all shifts, including holidays.
Must include a link to your demo reel in your cover letter or resume.

Nice To Haves

Understand how to acquire relevant public records by searching court databases and filing FOIA requests.

Responsibilities

Research, write and produce hard investigative enterprise stories.
Work within a team of reporters, photographers, and managers to cultivate sources.
Dig up source material from scratch.
Organize several stories in various stages of development simultaneously.
Post stories to WAVY.com to contribute to the station's online success.
Acquire relevant public records by searching court databases and filing FOIA requests.
Be relentless in the pursuit of the truth.
Employ professional and fair investigative newsgathering techniques.
Take advantage of all resources available to a free press.