CHIEF INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER - WVUE
Gray Television, New Orleans, LA, United States
Chief Investigative Reporter - WVUE
WVUE-TV is looking for an experienced, aggressive, and innovative Chief Investigative Reporter with at least 5 years of experience to join our local, award-winning team. The Reporter will work closely with the Investigative Producer and Investigative Photographer to produce powerful, impactful stories. The ideal candidate should have a track record of digging up stories that make a difference and rely heavily on public record requests and large datasets. We're looking for someone who can assist and enhance our enterprise work. WVUE values quality over quantity. Our investigative reporter will have the time and tools to do stories that expose the truth and get results. Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Researching, writing, and gathering content for investigative stories. Producing investigations with a strong digital and social media-driven strategy. Establishing contacts in the field, managing tips, composing and managing open records requests, and conducting interviews. Taking ownership of the overall coverage of investigative content on all digital platforms. Performing investigations which may include undercover work or surveillance. Assisting other Reporters on investigative content. Qualifications/Requirements: At least 5 years of experience in newsgathering and/or production of investigative stories. BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background. Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts, especially considering the nature of weather events. WVUE-TV/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company. Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
WVUE-TV is looking for an experienced, aggressive, and innovative Chief Investigative Reporter with at least 5 years of experience to join our local, award-winning team. The Reporter will work closely with the Investigative Producer and Investigative Photographer to produce powerful, impactful stories. The ideal candidate should have a track record of digging up stories that make a difference and rely heavily on public record requests and large datasets. We're looking for someone who can assist and enhance our enterprise work. WVUE values quality over quantity. Our investigative reporter will have the time and tools to do stories that expose the truth and get results. Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Researching, writing, and gathering content for investigative stories. Producing investigations with a strong digital and social media-driven strategy. Establishing contacts in the field, managing tips, composing and managing open records requests, and conducting interviews. Taking ownership of the overall coverage of investigative content on all digital platforms. Performing investigations which may include undercover work or surveillance. Assisting other Reporters on investigative content. Qualifications/Requirements: At least 5 years of experience in newsgathering and/or production of investigative stories. BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background. Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts, especially considering the nature of weather events. WVUE-TV/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company. Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.