Investigative Reporter

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Memphis, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

News Channel 3, WREG-TV, Memphis (CBS affiliate) is seeking an aggressive investigative reporter to join a team with a proven, highly recognized investigative brand. The successful applicant must be creative, tenacious, ethical, competitive, and a team player. Solid researching skills are required. The role involves working with a team committed to balance and accuracy, holding people accountable, pushing for action, and searching for solutions.

Requirements

At least three (3) years’ experience as a reporter.
Investigative reporting experience preferred.
Four-year college degree in journalism or related communications field preferred.
Working knowledge of digital databases.
Familiarity with videography, editing and graphics.
Strong broadcast writing skills and command of language skills.
Ability to write news content both for broadcast and digital platforms.
Demonstrated strong news and ethical judgment, writing and organizational skills.
Ability to work well with others in a high-pressure, team-based environment.
Ability to type, using a newsroom computer system.
Flexibility to work as needed within station hours of operation, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Ability to assist in transporting equipment such as cameras and tripods (possibly up to thirty pounds).
Possess a valid driver's license, or able to get one.
Professional appearance and behavior.

Nice To Haves

Three years reporting experience and a college degree preferred.
Investigative reporting experience preferred.
Four-year college degree in journalism or related communications field preferred.

Responsibilities

Organizes, researches, writes, and produces original investigative news stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
Cultivates curiosity.
Turns stories on deadline that are fair, accurate, and engaging to the audience.
Presents those stories on live television in an energetic, conversational, and creative style.
Engages audience on all of WREG’s digital platforms.
Develops human sources to generate story ideas, as well as respond to viewer-submitted tips.
Uses public records and databases to research and analyze facts, statistics, and trends.
Works with producer, photographers, and editors to produce investigative stories both for broadcast and digital platforms.
Relishes personal responsibility, including learning new things and adapting to change as the world and the industry evolve.
Refuses to give up, even when people aren’t returning telephone calls.
Protects the reputation and integrity of self and that of the station.
Welcomes coaching and constructive criticism without rolling up into a ball or becoming hostile.
Performs other duties as needed and directed by News leadership.