Investigative Producer/Reporter

South Bend; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with Company Match

Job summary

ABC57 in South Bend, Indiana, part of Weigel Broadcasting Co., is seeking an experienced Investigative Producer/Reporter to join our newsroom. The ideal candidate champions accountability reporting, speaks truth to power, and gives a voice to the voiceless.

You will lead reporting on major stories, build community sources, manage multiple projects, and contribute compelling content across our digital platforms while meeting deadlines and upholding high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• At least two years of reporting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to excel in live coverage, field anchoring, investigative, and special project development.
• Strong news judgment and knowledge of legal and ethical standards.
• Experience with filing public records requests.
• Familiarity with database and research resources, including LexisNexis.
• Solid enterprise reporting skills and passion for covering local news.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce long and short-term investigative stories.
• Research, vet, and follow up on news tips and investigative leads.
• Contribute engaging content to our digital, website, and social media platforms.
• Perform additional duties, as assigned.

Skills

Reporting

Live coverage

News judgment

Public records requests

LexisNexis

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

LexisNexis

Job description

About Us:

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Story Television Network and WEST- Western Entertainment Series Television Network, plus the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, and the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, MeTV, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates and independent stations, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in more than 30 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.

Investigative Producer/Reporter:

ABC57 in South Bend, Indiana, is seeking an experienced Investigative Producer/Reporter to join our newsroom. The ideal candidate is a fearless journalist who champions the public's right to know. The person we are looking for should value accountability reporting, speaking truth to power, and giving a voice to the voiceless.

About the Role:

• Lead reporting on important team coverage, including elections, severe weather, and other breaking news
• Work independently and collaboratively with managers, the desk, photographers, and Special Projects EP to prioritize investigative stories and meet deadlines
• Build and maintain community sources and generate exclusive investigative story leads
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting competing deadlines

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and produce long and short-term investigative stories
• Research, vet, and follow up on news tips and investigative leads
• Contribute engaging content to our digital, website, and social media platforms
• Perform additional duties, as assigned

What You’ll Bring:

• At least two years of Reporting experience
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to excel in live coverage, field anchoring, investigative, and special project development
• Strong news judgment and knowledge of legal and ethical standards
• Experience with filing public records requests
• Familiarity with database and research resources, including LexisNexis
• Solid enterprise reporting skills and passion for covering local news

What We Offer:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package, Long Term Disability Insurance & Accident Insurance
• Retirement & Savings: HSA Plan, 401k with Company Match
• Time Off: Vacation/Personal/Sick/Paid Holidays
• Leave Support: Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave
• Family Benefits: Paid Parental Leave

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.