Investigative Producer Job at Hearst Magazines in Albuquerque

Investigative Producer
KOAT, the ABC & CBS affiliates in Albuquerque, NM has an opening for an

Investigative Producer

who can dig deeper, break stories, work on special projects, and present heavily researched investigative pieces for both on-air and online.

You are a driven researcher and experienced journalist. You have a creative vision and have experience making decisions and communicating the plan. You know how to lead a team, win the big story, and dig deeper on breaking news. You must be highly organized and a self-starter who is adept at working ahead and meeting deadlines. You must be fast and able to play well in a room of same-minded pros. Accuracy is job one! You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

Produce multiple investigative pieces per week

Must be able to work ahead and meet demanding deadlines

Must be a skilled researcher who knows how to dig deep, find stories, and break news

Must have a strong knowledge of the court systems and their procedures

Must have a strong knowledge of local news, laws, and politics

Reveal, uncover, and expose hard news investigative pieces

Copy edit with an acute eye for details, balance, ethics, and the law

Post stories to KOAT.com and upload content to KOAT social media

Produce special projects throughout the year as assigned

Select, research, and write content for live newscasts as needed to make the newscast an "experience" for viewers

Work with and guide investigative reporter in story production

Coordinate creative vision with news management

Requirements

Professional writing and journalism experience

Experience working in a newsroom

Ability to coordinate scheduling and set up shoots both independently and in coordination with news management

Have writing and copy-editing skills

Coordinate multiple shoots and work on several investigative stories at once

Experience summarizing information into easy-to-understand components

Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements

Have and exhibit the highest journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Must be flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news

Related military experience will be considered

In-person attendance is required

Values in Action
At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

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