The Walt Disney Company is hiring: Investigative Unit Producer/Reporter in New Y

ABC News Investigative Unit is looking for an experienced investigative producer/reporter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven reputation as a trusted investigative journalist and will be known for digging deep to uncover the truth. They will have experience in delivering strong enterprise stories. This individual is ambitious and a creative storyteller with the ability to authentically engage and connect with our audience across all platforms.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for investigating important and complex community issues by developing valuable sources and using the latest investigative tools, including data journalism, to expose problems and find solutions
• Be tenacious in uncovering stories to develop exclusive and compelling investigative reports
• Develop investigative story lines for daily coverage as well as working investigative angles during big breaking news stories
• Source and generate leads to create original and impactful short term and long term content
• Ensure that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Showcase dynamic organization skills to juggle daily and long-term investigative projects in one of the nation’s top markets

Basic Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years experience reporting/producing in the news industry
• Exceptional reporting, writing and interviewing skills
• Ability and willingness to use the latest technology and production techniques to shoot, write, edit and publish content under deadline
• Ability to uncover stories through investigation and research
• A collaborative self-starter
• Successful in creating and maintaining reliable contact relationships
• Passion for news/politics and the ability to provide dynamic ideas
• Must be flexible and work with ever-changing news cycle

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Broadcasting or related field or equivalent work experience

Compensation and Location

The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $108,500 to $145,400 per year. The base pay may vary based on internal equity, geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Art/Creative and Design

Industries

• Entertainment Providers