INVESTIGATIVE PRODUCER - WVUE
Gray Media, New Orleans, LA, United States
Job Summary / Description
WVUE-TV is looking for an experienced, aggressive, and innovative Investigative Producer to join our local, award-winning team. The producer will work closely with the Chief Investigative Anchor 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 producer will have the time and tools to do stories that expose the truth and get results.
Duties / Responsibilities
Research, write, and gather content for investigative stories.
Produce investigations with a strong digital and social media-driven strategy.
Establish contacts in the field, manage tips, compose and manage open records requests, and conduct interviews.
Take ownership of the overall coverage of investigative content on all digital platforms.
Perform investigations, which occasionally may include undercover work or surveillance.
Assist the Chief Investigative Anchor and other reporters on investigations.
Qualifications / Requirements
At least 3 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.
Additional Info WVUE-TV/Gray Media 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.
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Duties / Responsibilities
Research, write, and gather content for investigative stories.
Produce investigations with a strong digital and social media-driven strategy.
Establish contacts in the field, manage tips, compose and manage open records requests, and conduct interviews.
Take ownership of the overall coverage of investigative content on all digital platforms.
Perform investigations, which occasionally may include undercover work or surveillance.
Assist the Chief Investigative Anchor and other reporters on investigations.
Qualifications / Requirements
At least 3 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.
Additional Info WVUE-TV/Gray Media 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.
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