Investigative Reporter
About The Position
WSYX/WTTE is searching for our next on-air PROBLEM SOLVER — a reporter who fights for viewers and gets results. If you’re driven by helping people, digging into tough questions, and holding the powerful accountable, this is your newsroom. We’re looking for a reporter with strong investigative instincts, a compassionate approach, and the creativity to turn real-world viewer concerns into compelling storytelling. This is a role for someone who loves solutions as much as they love storytelling—someone who can take complex issues, break them down clearly, and guide people toward answers.
Requirements
- A passion for helping people and uncovering meaningful solutions
- Strong investigative instincts and the ability to follow a trail until it leads somewhere
- Experience working with newsroom systems and media production tools
- Excellent writing, research, and storytelling skills
- 5 years of experience in reporting (consumer or investigative experience a plus)
- The ability to stay organized, calm, and focused when deadlines are tight
- A commitment to accuracy, fairness, and ethical journalism
Nice To Haves
- consumer or investigative experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Investigate viewer complaints, consumer issues, and community concerns
- Identify trends, track down answers, and deliver solutions that make a difference
- Create, write, shoot, and edit stories for broadcast, digital, and social platforms
- Provide clear, empathetic on-air reporting that empowers audiences
- Hold businesses, agencies, and institutions accountable—fairly and accurately
- Build strong relationships with viewers and community partners
- Work closely with Producers, Editors, Anchors, & News Directors to elevate your reporting
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
