Investigative Reporter

WRTV; Indianapolis (IN); Hybride; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WISH-TV in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks an experienced Investigative Reporter for a full-time role. You will conceive, research, and report original investigative stories of public significance, working across on-air, digital, and social platforms.

Live reporting experience is a must, and you will be expected to develop confidential sources and track complex cases from discovery to broadcast. You will analyze public records, data sets, and documents; file FOIA requests; collaborate with editors,

Qualifications

• Degree in Journalism or similar.
• Minimum four years’ experience as News Reporter, including two years doing investigations.
• Proven track record of published investigative work with measurable impact.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Advanced research and interviewing abilities.
• Experience working with data, documents, and public records.
• Familiarity with media law, ethics, and source protection practices.

Responsabilités

• Conceive and report original investigative stories.
• Develop confidential sources and maintain relationships.
• Analyze public records, documents, and data sets.
• File FOIA/state records requests.
• Collaborate with editors, data journalists, designers, and legal counsel.
• Ensure factual accuracy and ethical standards.
• Present findings with strong storytelling and multimedia formats.
• Meet investigative deadlines on long-term projects.
• Tell stories that illuminate wrongdoing and influence policy.
• Live reporting experience is required.
• Expert use of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X).

Connaissances

Investigative reporting

Live reporting

Storytelling

Data analysis

Public records research

Source development

Formation

Degree in Journalism or similar

Description du poste

Circle City broadcasting located in Indianapolis, Indiana has an immediate opening for a full time, experienced multi-platform, Investigative Reporter. Circle City broadcasting has one of the largest newsrooms in the Midwest and produces nearly 90 hours of live local news and entertainment programming per week in DMA rank #25.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceive, research, and report original investigative stories of public significance
• Develop confidential sources and maintain strong relationships over time
• Analyze public records, court documents, financial disclosures, and data sets
• File and manage public records requests (FOIA and state equivalents)
• Collaborate with editors, data journalists, designers, and legal counsel
• Ensure factual accuracy, fairness, and adherence to journalistic standards
• Present findings through compelling written narratives and, when appropriate, multimedia formats
• Meet investigative deadlines while managing long-term projects
• Ability to tell stories that illuminate wrong doing, change laws and enhance the community
• Live reporting experience a must
• Expert user of social media including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X

Experience Required

• Degree in Journalism or similar
• Minimum Four years’ experience as News Reporter, including two years doing investigations
• Proven track record of published investigative work with measurable impact
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Advanced research and interviewing abilities
• Experience working with data, documents, and public records
• Familiarity with media law, ethics, and source protection practices

For more information about WISH-TV and Circulus Digital Media please go to www.wishtv.com and www.CirculusDigital.com . WISH-TV and Circulus Digital Media are locally owned and operated by Circle City Broadcasting.