KSL TV Investigative Reporter (Full time)

Bonneville International

100d • $65,000 - $120,000

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic investigative reporter to join the award-winning KSL Investigators. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, researching, writing and presenting highly produced investigative stories. The ideal candidate is passionate about questioning those in power, holding government accountable, exposing corruption, helping consumers solve problems, and providing viewers with the information they need to be informed citizens. We are also seeking someone experienced in government records requests, data journalism, and media law. Successful candidates will set an example of professionalism in skill, attitude and commitment. Note: Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion. This position is an onsite role that requires the employee to regularly work at our Salt Lake City site.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years journalism experience – investigative reporting and/or producing a must.
• College degree in journalism, communications, related field or equivalent.
• Strong on-camera reporting skills.
• Proven investigative skills and a strategic mindset, with the ability to produce investigative stories under heavy deadline pressure without compromising accuracy or credibility.
• Self-motivated and capable of prioritizing tasks and juggling multiple investigative stories simultaneously to meet all deadlines.
• Working knowledge of open records laws to obtain government documents and datasets, and the ability to maintain highly organized files of those records.
• Excellent computer research skills, with the ability to obtain, analyze, simplify, and visualize data for on-air and online reporting.
• Ability to write in a clear and conversational manner.
• Consistently able to work hours required.
• Valid driver license and proven ability to safely drive company or personal vehicle (as case may be) without exposing the company to serious liability risks.

Responsibilities

• Originate, research, write and produce highly visual and compelling investigative stories of the highest quality for broadcast and digital media.
• Develop a network of sources to break investigative stories of significance in the community and add context to breaking news coverage.
• Mine tips, sources, data, and public records requests to pinpoint issues of significant local impact with a focus on solutions.
• Regularly enterprise and pitch investigative story ideas while also passionately pursuing stories as assigned.
• Work with managers and legal team to ensure stories are accurate, ethical, complete, fair, and well-documented.
• Conduct interviews, gather information, log and organize footage, arrange for graphics and supervise editing sessions.
• Meet all story deadlines.
• Work effectively in a team environment with various managers, reporters, photographers, and editors.
• Innovate elements to showcase investigations on a variety of broadcast, web, and social media platforms.
• Balance long-term investigations with more short-term or data-driven investigative stories and original investigative angles on breaking news and major events.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of and strong commitment to editorial judgment, including a clear understanding of journalism ethics and laws, as well as a journalist’s right to records, information and access.
• Provide investigative research expertise and support to other team members as needed.

Benefits

• Robust, affordable medical, dental and vision coverage with no wait period for enrollment.
• Paid leave for new parents under our Medical Maternity and Parental Leave policies.
• Opportunities to apply for tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off for vacation and sick leave in addition to paid company holidays.
• 401(k) with Company match, fully vested from day one.
• Paid time off for volunteering.
• Employer-funded retirement account, fully vested from day one.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• Access to an entire team of free financial planners.
• Matches on contributions to charitable organizations after one year of service.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Dynamic team culture that values teamwork, having fun, and collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees