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Full Time Job

Investigative Reporter

WAFF

Huntsville, AL 10-14-2021
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
About WAFF:

WAFF is the dominant station in the Tennessee Valley. We cover breaking news and weather all with a heart for the community we live and work in. WAFF - Huntsville, AL - https://youtu.be/VS_i2SeD_xo

Job Summary/Description:

WAFF is looking for an aggressive and experienced reporter to work on investigative stories. Candidate must develop sources and break stories. Investigative reporter must be hungry to break stories with a focus on government waste, fraud, and how our tax money is being spent.

Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
• Turn investigative stories regularly along with TSR's (Targeted Special Reports).
• Will be used in the daily mix especially for lead-story coverage.
• Will have a photographer occasionally, but will be expected to know how to shoot video and edit.
• Also occasional fill-in anchor work based on scheduling.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• At least 2 years of reporting experience with proven investigative work on their reel.
• Strong story-teller.
• Active and engaging live presence for television and OTT.
• Able to shoot and edit video.

As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-roobw1-3-15-27-232-42 in your application.

Company Profile
WAFF

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.