Multimedia Accountability Reporter, KTNV
About The Position
Scripps-owned KTNV is hiring a Multimedia Accountability Reporter to produce ambitious, impactful journalism for the Las Vegas community. The reporter will develop original leads, investigate issues, hold powerful people and institutions accountable, and tell stories across broadcast, digital, social and emerging platforms. The role includes analyzing records and data, cultivating sources, reporting in the field, shooting and editing visual content, and delivering on-camera coverage. The reporter will own stories from idea through publication while contributing to daily news coverage and collaborating with colleagues across the newsroom.
Requirements
- Generally, 5 or more years of journalism or related experience is preferred, including reporting, writing and producing stories across multiple platforms.
- A valid driver’s license, good driving record, and proof of insurance meeting company-required limits are required; the position involves driving.
- Strong investigative instincts, curiosity and persistence.
- Advanced critical-thinking and research skills, including the ability to understand complicated subjects, statistics and records.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong command of compelling, accurate storytelling.
- A confident and engaging on-air presence, including clear communication during live and breaking coverage.
- Multimedia skills and willingness to report, shoot, write, edit and produce content across platforms.
- Ability to manage daily assignments, enterprise reporting and multiple developing stories in a fast-paced newsroom while meeting deadlines.
- Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively with journalists and colleagues throughout the station.
- Sound editorial judgment and commitment to accuracy, fairness, verification and accountability journalism.
Nice To Haves
- BS/BA in journalism, communications or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience, preferred.
- Generally, 5 or more years of journalism or related experience, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop original news leads and tips, cultivate sources, and identify accountability stories with meaningful impact for the Las Vegas community.
- Investigate issues using in-depth reporting, public records, research, data and interviews to uncover facts and provide context.
- Analyze databases, statistics and other complex information to identify trends, verify facts and strengthen reporting.
- Gather and verify information through interviews, observation, research and field reporting while maintaining high journalistic standards.
- Write and produce accurate, compelling stories for broadcast, digital, social and other multimedia platforms, often on deadline.
- Shoot video and still photography and edit visual content to create complete multimedia stories.
- Deliver on-camera reporting, including live reports, taped interviews, narration and breaking-news coverage from the field.
- Own stories from idea through publication, choosing the appropriate focus, structure, visuals and storytelling approach for each platform.
- Collaborate with photographers, producers, digital teams and newsroom colleagues to strengthen coverage and extend the reach and impact of reporting.
- Contribute to daily news coverage while balancing enterprise and accountability reporting that may require longer-term research and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
