Investigative Reporter: Break Big Stories On the Ground

WVTM HEARST TELEVISION INC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

WVTM-TV in Birmingham, AL is seeking an investigative reporter to develop story ideas, conduct informed interviews, build sources and produce compelling live shots. The role demands energy, credibility, and the ability to hit the ground running daily.

You will be a versatile, enterprising reporter who operates under tight deadlines, develops exclusive content, and contributes across platforms. Strong enterprise skills and ethical standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Professional or college reporting experience.
• Experience with enterprise reporting and ability to uncover details.
• Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work.
• Write clear, correct, compelling copy that supports images gathered.
• Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology.
• Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record.
• Work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments
• Work with or without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound
• Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content
• Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance
• Will contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day
• Work on different stories and projects at once and meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure.
• Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Skills

Enterprise reporting

Live reporting

Interviewing

Story idea generation

Deadline-driven

Field reporting

Driving

Tools

Video editing

Mobile transmission devices

Job description

WVTM-TV in Birmingham, AL is seeking an investigative reporter to develop story ideas, conduct informed interviews, build sources and produce compelling live shots. The role demands energy, credibility, and the ability to hit the ground running daily.

You will be a versatile, enterprising reporter who operates under tight deadlines, develops exclusive content, and contributes across platforms. Strong enterprise skills and ethical standards are essential.