Investigative Reporter/Producer

Hearst•Pittsburgh, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Investigative Reporter / Producer WTAE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, is looking for an Investigative Reporter / Producer who can lead impactful investigative journalism in an award-winning newsroom. This is a high-profile, enterprise role focused on uncovering consumer issues, exposing wrongdoing, holding institutions accountable, and producing compelling special projects that make a real difference in our community. We are looking for a journalist who thrives on digging deeper, asking tough questions, and creating meaningful, promotable storytelling across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms. The ideal candidate is equally strong as a reporter and producer — someone who can originate investigations, collaborate across departments, and help execute stories weekly from concept to completion. This role requires a self-starter who can develop exclusive content, cultivate sources, manage multiple projects, and produce stories that lead newscasts and drive audience engagement. The right applicant should have a portfolio of journalism that leads to change, conversation, and community impact.

Requirements

Professional reporting and/or producing experience
Strong investigative, enterprise, and accountability journalism instincts
Proven ability to develop original story ideas and uncover meaningful details
A demo reel and/or digital portfolio that reflect everyday work and impactful storytelling
Strong writing skills with the ability to simplify complex information into compelling, easy-to-understand content
Knowledge of media law, public records requests, and investigative research techniques
Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
Experience using modern field technology, editing systems, and mobile workflows
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced newsroom environment
Strong visual storytelling and creative presentation skills
Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Valid driver’s license and clear driving record
Related military experience will be considered

Responsibilities

Develop and report original investigative and consumer-focused stories that uncover scams, systemic failures, public accountability concerns, and issues affecting viewers’ daily lives
Generate strong enterprise story ideas and pursue stories that go beyond surface-level reporting
Conduct informed interviews, build trusted sources, and break exclusive stories
Plan, gather, write, and assemble stories for daily news coverage and long-form investigative projects
Respond to breaking news with investigative angles and deeper context
Build compelling live shots and deliver clear, engaging storytelling on-air and across platforms
Work independently or collaboratively with photographers to gather and edit compelling video and sound
Pitch, research, write, and produce investigative specials and long-form storytelling initiatives
Maintain and manage a calendar of special projects, follow-ups, and ongoing investigations
Collaborate with newsroom leadership, producers, promotions, legal, and digital teams to maximize story impact and audience reach
Review scripts, teases, and story elements to ensure strong editorial standards and compelling presentation
Produce content for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms
Contribute real-time updates, explainers, and follow-ups across mobile and social channels
Work closely with reporters, producers, photojournalists, and digital staff on investigative initiatives
Communicate effectively across departments while managing multiple deadlines and priorities
Demonstrate sound editorial judgment, strong ethics, and unwavering journalistic integrity