Investigative Reporter & Producer: Expose & Impact

HEARST STATIONS INC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

Job summary

WTAE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, seeks an Investigative Reporter / Producer to lead impactful investigative journalism in a dynamic newsroom. You will originate investigations, cultivate sources, and produce stories weekly from concept to completion across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms.

The role requires a self-starter able to manage multiple projects, collaborate with leadership and teams, and deliver stories that drive audience engagement and community impact.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop original story ideas and uncover meaningful details.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to simplify complex information into compelling, easy-to-understand content.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and report original investigative stories that uncover consumer issues and accountability concerns.
• Plan, write, and assemble stories for daily coverage and long-form investigations.
• Conduct informed interviews and build trusted sources for exclusive reporting.
• Produce content for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.

Skills

Investigation

Source development

Writing

Interviews

Enterprise reporting

Tools

Newsroom systems

Mobile workflows

Job description

WTAE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, seeks an Investigative Reporter / Producer to lead impactful investigative journalism in a dynamic newsroom. You will originate investigations, cultivate sources, and produce stories weekly from concept to completion across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms.

The role requires a self-starter able to manage multiple projects, collaborate with leadership and teams, and deliver stories that drive audience engagement and community impact.