WSYX/WTTE seeks an investigative reporter

WSYX/WTTE is looking for an investigative reporter who isn’t afraid to hold people in powerful positions accountable. Columbus’ top-rated content provider has a history of hard-hitting, impactful investigative journalism. We are known for the On Your Side commitment to our community!  If you thrived off that kind of advocacy storytelling, keep reading!

Our next investigator will be a leader in innovative and visual storytelling, as well as being the editorial leader successfully navigating through both immediate and long-term investigative series.

The ideal candidate will have experience in open records, FOIA, media law, social and digital production. In addition to investigative pieces, this investigator will thrive off digging into investigative angles for breaking news.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas
• Identify and pitch investigative angles to big daily news stories
• Develop a network of sources and experts to generate investigative stories on a regular basis
• Write online versions of investigative reports and work with Digital Investigative Producer on “web extra” content for each investigation
• Maintain an active social media presence to build our brand and solicit original story ideas
• Other duties as assigned
• Work with news leadership to enterprise & develop investigative stories daily and longer term
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots, stand-ups, creative graphics, and visual punctuation.
• Promote teamwork and maintain an attitude of cooperation.

Requirements:

• Must be able to develop and maintain sources
• Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must
• Strong social media skillset for both research and promoting stories as well as gathering viewer input
• Knowledge of the FOAI (Freedom of Information Act) process, computer-assisted reporting, and data-driven reporting along with familiarity of legal issues related to investigative television news reporting are essential
• Strong writing skills and knowledge of current events
• 3 years of investigative reporting experience preferred
• History of award-winning investigative journalism preferred

While applying please provide an online portfolio / reel link for review.

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