Investigative Reporter Job at Sinclair Broadcast Group in Pensacola

WEAR seeks an enterprising and aggressive reporter to join our team of investigative and consumer reporters. We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of how to dig for a story, research it, write it with an edge, and use strong storytelling and TV production to make it impactful and memorable. The ideal candidate is an aggressive reporter with deep curiosity and unrelenting commitment to get to the bottom of an issue and hold individuals accountable. In addition to the Investigative Reporter responsibilities, the chosen candidate will also co-anchor WEAR News at 4pm. Candidate must have MMJ skills--photography and editing skills a must.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities:

• Co-Anchor 4pm newscast

• Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas

• Identify and pitch investigative angles to big daily news stories

• Work closely with Producer and Executive Producer to refine investigative pitches and story scripts

• 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

• Possess photographer/editing skills

• Maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story idea

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Strong anchoring skills

• Strong work ethic

• Must be a team player

• 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

• 1 year of investigative reporting experience preferred

• MMJ abilities--photographer/editing skills

• History of award-winning investigative journalism preferred

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

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates, and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.