Investigative Reporter

Sinclair Inc.; Axtell (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Axtell, Nebraska seeks an aggressive reporter to investigate stories, develop community contacts, and maintain a strong social media presence. The ideal candidate has dynamic live storytelling skills and strong writing abilities. Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act, investigative reporting experience, and a history of award-winning journalism are preferred. Applicants should also provide an online portfolio or reel link when applying.

Qualifications

• Must be able to develop and maintain sources.
• Strong live storytelling and computer-assisted reporting are essential.
• History of award-winning investigative journalism preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain contacts in the community.
• Identify and pitch investigative angles to news stories.
• Write online versions of investigative reports.

Skills

Dynamic live television skills

Strong writing skills

Strong social media skills

Knowledge of FOAI process

Investigative reporting experience

Job description

KHGI seeks an enterprising and aggressive reporter to join our team of investigative and consumer reporters. We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of how to dig for a story, research it, write it with an edge, and use strong storytelling and TV production to make it impactful and memorable. The ideal candidate is an aggressive reporter with deep curiosity and unrelenting commitment to get to the bottom of an issue and hold individuals accountable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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

Requirements

• 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 FOAI (Freedom of Information Act) 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
• (insert years of experience needed) of investigative reporting experience preferred
• History of award‑winning investigative journalism preferred

While applying please provide an online portfolio / reel link for review.

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.