Investigative Reporter

Job Description

Investigative Reporter - WBTV

About WBTV:

WBTV is located in the heart of the Queen City, just west of Uptown. As a community leader for over 70 years, WBTV was the first television station to sign on in the Carolinas and is considered the ''most trustworthy source of news and information'' in the area according to research. WBTV First Alert Weather is the certified most accurate forecast for the market as measured by WeatheRate. Being ''On Your Side'' for viewers, clients and the community is the guiding principle of WBTV and helps drive its award-winning newscasts and quality local journalism. Visit www.wbtv.com to learn more.

Job Summary/Description:

WBTV is looking for an investigative reporter to add to our growing WBTV Investigative unit. The right candidate will be motived by holding the powerful accountable, passionate about helping people cut through red tape to get the help they need and want to dig deep to get to the 'why' behind major breaking news. Our newsroom is committed to hard-hitting investigative journalism that gets results. We are looking for someone who can juggle multiple short- and long-term projects at once. Knowledge of public records is a must. Experience with data journalism or computer-assisted reporting is appreciated.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
• Generate, report and present investigative story ideas
• Contribute investigative reporting to major breaking news events, as needed
• Work on major investigative projects, individually or as part of a team
• Help viewers solve problems that they submit to the WBTV tip line
• Create content for WBTV.com, including written digital articles and original streaming investigative products

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred, equivalent experience considered
• A minimum of 4 years reporting experience is required, with experience turning investigative stories
• Extensive live experience
• Excellent writing and time management skills
• Track-record of developing strong relationships with a variety of sources
• Understanding of and adherence to AP Style (for digital platforms) and broadcast writing (for television)
• Must exhibit an understanding of broadcast, digital, social and streaming platforms
• Must include an example of recent work with application

Interested applicants can, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your cover letter, resume, and references

(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

WBTV-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gpqm0x-3-143-17-128-42 in your application.