Investigative Reporter: Live, Data-Driven Breaks

WRTV; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

Investigative reporting

Live reporting

Storytelling

Data analysis

Public records research

Source development

Education

Degree in Journalism or similar

Job description

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,