Investigative Reporter

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. • Las Vegas, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

KLAS TV, the CBS affiliate in Las Vegas, Nevada, is seeking an experienced Investigative Reporter to join its nationally recognized, award-winning "Channel 8 I-team." This team is known for producing in-depth, high-quality, and innovative investigative projects for both on-air and digital platforms. The role involves conducting tip-driven and enterprise investigations that aim to uncover problems, hold individuals accountable, and advocate for solutions, often leading to changes in laws, recovery of funds for viewers, revelation of safety issues, and exposure of corruption. The successful candidate will be expected to identify investigative angles within daily news coverage, contribute daily to digital-first content, engage consistently on social media, and work on larger, long-term investigations while also assisting with breaking news as needed.

Requirements

• Candidates must have a resume and online link showing investigative work
• Candidates should know the basics of data analysis, public information requests and backgrounding
• Must have a track record of enterprising story ideas and developing key sources
• Previous work must demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics and daily use of digital and social media platforms
• Minimum of five years reporting experience
• At least two years of investigative reporting
• Possesses exceptional research skills
• Must be collaborative and willing to work with the entire team
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
• Superior on-air presence
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift, holidays and weekends

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop ideas for realistic, executable, timely and important investigations on a daily basis
• Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation
• Daily contributions to digital first/digital only content along with consistent daily social media engagement
• Produce accurate, complete and compelling news copy on deadline
• Quickly turn reports not just for television but also for digital streams and social media
• Help cover breaking news as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees