Investigative Journalist: Multi-Skilled Reporter

TEGNA, Inc.; Toledo (OH); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WTOL 11, Toledo’s News Leader, is seeking a Multi-Skilled Journalist to join our 11Investigates team. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career journalist who wants to learn how to dig deeper, ask tough questions and tell stories that make a difference.

You’ll pitch, shoot, write, edit and report stories across broadcast, digital and streaming platforms, working with seasoned journalists and handling FOIA requests to uncover accountability.

Qualifikationen

• Has a degree in journalism, communications or a related field, or equivalent journalism experience.
• Understands the basics of reporting, writing, shooting and video editing.
• Has strong writing and communication skills.
• Is comfortable approaching people, making phone calls and asking questions.
• Has strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and fairness.
• File public records requests, analyze documents and conduct accountability interviews.
• Can manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Wants coaching and is eager to grow as a reporter, storyteller and investigative journalist.

Aufgaben

• Pitch, shoot, write, edit and report stories across broadcast, digital and streaming platforms.
• Work alongside experienced investigative journalists to research and develop stories.
• File and track FOIA and public records requests
• Research court records, government documents, public information and data to help uncover new stories.
• Follow up on daily news stories and look for unanswered questions and accountability angles.
• Take viewer calls, emails and story tips and help determine where our newsroom can get involved.
• Support our Call 11 for Action reporting by helping investigate consumer concerns and working to get viewers answers.
• Conduct interviews with community members, public officials and other newsmakers.
• Create journalism for all WTOL 11 platforms, including television, WTOL.com, streaming, social media and vertical video.
• Assist with breaking news and major coverage when needed.

Kenntnisse

Reporting

Strong writing

Interviewing

Public records requests

Data research

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Ausbildung

Degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Video editing

Camera operation

Field reporting

Jobbeschreibung

WTOL 11, Toledo’s News Leader, is seeking a Multi-Skilled Journalist to join our 11Investigates team. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career journalist who wants to learn how to dig deeper, ask tough questions and tell stories that make a difference.

You’ll pitch, shoot, write, edit and report stories across broadcast, digital and streaming platforms, working with seasoned journalists and handling FOIA requests to uncover accountability.