Dynamic Investigative Reporter: FOIA, Data & Impact

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WCIV, part of Sinclair Broadcast Group, in Charleston is seeking an enterprising reporter who digs for stories, researches with rigor, and writes with an edge, using strong storytelling and TV production to deliver memorable reports.

The role involves developing sources, pitching investigative angles, writing online versions, and helping guide our Reporting/Multimedia Journalist team, with opportunities to mentor others and shape investigative coverage.

Qualifications

• Must be able to develop and maintain sources.
• Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must.
• Strong social media skillset for both research and promoting stories as well as gathering viewer input.
• Knowledge of the FOIA process, computer-assisted reporting, and data-driven reporting along with familiarity of legal issues related to investigative television news reporting are essential.
• Strong writing skills and knowledge of current events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas.
• Identify and pitch investigative angles to big daily news stories.
• Work closely with Producer and Executive Producer to refine investigative pitches and story scripts.
• Develop a network of sources and experts to generate investigative stories on a regular basis.
• Write online versions of investigative reports and work with Digital Investigative Producer on "web extra" content for each investigation.
• Maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Investigative reporting

Live TV storytelling

Sources networking

Data-driven reporting

Social media

Job description

WCIV, part of Sinclair Broadcast Group, in Charleston is seeking an enterprising reporter who digs for stories, researches with rigor, and writes with an edge, using strong storytelling and TV production to deliver memorable reports.

The role involves developing sources, pitching investigative angles, writing online versions, and helping guide our Reporting/Multimedia Journalist team, with opportunities to mentor others and shape investigative coverage.