WBNS-10TV seeks to hire an experienced Chief Investigative Reporter to front its 10 Investigates franchise. We’re looking for a serious, accomplished journalist who is a highly motivated and organized self-starter with exceptional reporting, writing, researching and interviewing skills. This reporter will be expected to collaborate with other members of our team to produce exclusive, innovative and high-impact stories for television and digital platforms. These stories go beyond the basics of general assignment reporting to uncover a problem, hold those responsible accountable and press for a solution. The successful candidate will be able to multitask multiple stories and produce content on deadline – from pitching investigative angles on daily news coverage to long-term and follow-up reports.
This is not an entry-level reporting position. You will be the lead investigative reporter working closely with a team of other reporters, producers and photographers. Only applicants with a minimum of five years of experience as a broadcast news reporter will be considered. A portfolio that includes investigative work will be required.
Responsibilities:
- Enterprise and generate short-term and long-term ethical and compelling investigative content for all platforms
- Execute live shots in-studio and in the field
- Research, shoot, edit, write differentiating stories
- Develop and maintain sources that generate exclusive story content
- Write video and web stories
Requirements:
- BA/ BS degree in journalism, communications or related field
- Experience with LexisNexis and NICAR
- Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
- Knowledge of laws regarding privacy, trespass, libel and open meetings.
- Knowledge of ENPS, Edius and Axis graphics is a plus
- Organizational skills and the ability to work under deadline pressure
- Strong writing and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of multiplatform news gathering tools and resources, including digital media
- Active social media presence
- Demonstrated track record for acting on viewer tips, breaking stories and exposing corruption that results in positive change
- Reputation as a team player who values working collaboratively
Benefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.
TEGNA’s Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com
