Investigative Reporter

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group is seeking an Investigative Reporter to deliver accurate, engaging news across broadcast, digital, and social platforms in Reno, NV. You will develop original enterprise and investigative stories while contributing to daily coverage and anchoring as assigned.

This role requires strong deadlines, on-air experience, and the ability to work independently and with teams to produce compelling journalism for a multi-platform audience.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of on-air reporting and anchoring.
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong news judgment and organizational skills.
• Ability to write clearly under deadline pressure.
• Knowledge of broadcast journalism principles and ethics.
• Proficiency with digital and social media platforms.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, if required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop original enterprise and investigative story ideas.
• Report, write, shoot, and edit news stories for television, digital, and social media platforms.
• Conduct interviews and verify information to ensure accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with community contacts, public officials, and confidential sources.
• Respond to breaking news and changing newsroom priorities while managing long-term investigative projects.
• Collaborate with producers, photographers, assignment editors, and newsroom leadership to develop compelling content.
• Maintain an active digital and social media presence to promote stories and engage audiences.
• Represent the station professionally at community events and public appearances.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

On-air reporting

Anchoring

News judgment

Organizational skills

Clear writing under deadline

Broadcast journalism ethics

Digital & social media proficiency

Independent and collaborative work

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Communications or related field

Job description

The Investigative Reporter is responsible for delivering accurate, engaging, and compelling news coverage across broadcast, digital, and social media platforms. This position develops original enterprise and investigative stories while contributing to daily news coverage and anchoring responsibilities as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research and develop original enterprise and investigative story ideas.
• Report, write, shoot, and edit news stories for television, digital, and social media platforms.
• Conduct interviews and verify information to ensure accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with community contacts, public officials, and confidential sources.
• Respond to breaking news and changing newsroom priorities while managing long-term investigative projects.
• Collaborate with producers, photographers, assignment editors, and newsroom leadership to develop compelling content.
• Maintain an active digital and social media presence to promote stories and engage audiences.
• Represent the station professionally at community events and public appearances.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must have 2-4 years of experience with on-air reporting and anchoring
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong news judgment and organizational skills.
• Ability to write in a clear, conversational style under deadline pressure.
• Knowledge of broadcast journalism principles and ethics.
• Proficiency with digital and social media platforms.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, if required for the position.

Physical Requirements / ADA Compliance:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The employee may be required to:

• Sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands for extended periods.
• Frequently communicate verbally in person, by telephone, and during live broadcasts.
• Operate cameras, computers, editing equipment, and other broadcast technology.
• Travel locally to gather news and conduct interviews.
• Lift, carry, or transport broadcast equipment weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.
• Work in both indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as newsroom operations and breaking news require.

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.