INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER - WHNS

GRAY MEDIA; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX Carolina (WHNS) in Greenville, SC is looking for a relentless Investigative Reporter who doesn’t wait for the news—you go out and find stories others miss. A digital-first mindset ensures investigations reach people wherever they are, making a measurable community impact.

Duties include owning investigations, daily updates, driving digital engagement, cultivating sources, and collaborating with legal, production and digital teams to ensure bold, broadly distributed reporting.

Qualifications

• A self-starter with pitches and the drive to see them through.
• Relentless curiosity to uncover meaningful stories.
• Digital-first fluency across broadcast, social, web and streaming.
• Technical versatility in the field and in editing under pressure.
• Strong understanding of media law and accuracy.
• Empathy and urgency in handling sensitive topics.

Responsibilities

• Own the investigation and turn complex issues into compelling multi‑platform narratives.
• Provide daily investigative updates and enterprise quick turns.
• Drive digital engagement with interactive elements and web exclusives.
• Build a network of sources and whistleblowers you can trust.
• Respond with authority during breaking news while maintaining editorial integrity.
• Collaborate with legal, production and digital teams to ensure wide distribution.
• Shoot, write and edit your own content with a camera and EDIUS.
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity and editorial judgment.

Skills

Self-Starter

Curious

Digital-first

Strong writing

News judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

EDIUS

Camera operation

Job description

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WHNS

FOX Carolina is located in Greenville, South Carolina - consistently ranked among the best small cities in the U.S. Our DMA (#36) includes Asheville, North Carolina, and offers a competitive news environment. FOX Carolina is emerging as a news leader, producing 13 hours of news each weekday. Our award-winning team thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and fun environment.

Greenville features a vibrant downtown centered on the Reedy River, with top-rated restaurants and breweries, plus miles of walking trails. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Upstate and Western North Carolina offer lakes, mountains, and historic landmarks - all within a short drive. Greenville continues to earn top recognition as a top city, a top foodie destination, and one of the best places in the country for young professionals.

Job Summary/Description:

FOX Carolina (WHNS) in Greenville, SC is looking for a relentless Investigative Reporter who doesn’t just wait for the news to happen—you go out and find the stories that others miss. If you have a passion for holding the powerful accountable and a digital-first mindset that ensures your investigations reach people wherever they are, we want to talk to you. This isn't just about a slot in a newscast; it’s about making a real, measurable impact in the community.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Own the investigation: Dig deep into complex issues, from government accountability to consumer advocacy, and turn them into compelling, multi-platform narratives.
• Contribute daily: Maintain a high-energy pace by providing daily investigative updates, enterprise "quick turns," or digital-first content while working on your long-term deep dives.
• Drive digital engagement: You won't just "post" your stories; you'll build digital-first experiences using interactive elements, social video, and web-exclusive deep dives.
• Cultivate deep roots: Build and maintain a robust network of sources and whistleblowers who trust you to tell the stories that matter.
• Respond with urgency: While you’re a long‑form specialist, you’re also a journalist first—ready to jump in with authority when breaking news hits.
• Collaborate for impact: Work closely with our legal team, producers, and digital staff to ensure every investigation is bulletproof and broadly distributed.
• Master the craft: Shoot, write, and edit your own content (yes, you’re a pro with a camera and EDIUS) to maintain total creative control over your vision.
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity and editorial judgment in everything you produce.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• A "Self-Starter" spirit: You don't wait for assignments; you come to the table with a notebook full of pitches and the drive to see them through.
• Relentless curiosity: You’re the person who asks "why" and "how" until you get the real answer.
• Digital-first fluency: You understand that a broadcast piece is just one part of a story’s life cycle on social, web, and streaming.
• Technical versatility: You’re comfortable operating gear in the field and editing under pressure without sacrificing quality.
• A deep understanding of media law and a commitment to accuracy that is second to none.
• Urgency and empathy: You know how to handle sensitive subjects with care while never losing the "get it first" spirit.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills
• Outstanding Writing Skills & Dynamic Live Presence
• Flexibility: You’re ready to jump in when the big story breaks, whether that means weekends, overnights, or staying through severe weather.
• You believe that news is a team sport and you bring a positive, "can-do" attitude to the newsroom every day.
• A degree in journalism or a related field and a reel that proves you can do it all. Minimum 3 years of reporting experience. (MVR check required).

AdditionalInfo:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

WHNS-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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