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Form of workFirst Coast News, On Your Side, seeks to hire an experienced Investigative Reporter. We're looking for a serious, accomplished journalist who is a highly motivated and organized self-starter with exceptional reporting, writing, researching, and interviewing skills.
This reporter will be expected to collaborate with other team members to produce exclusive, innovative, and high-impact stories for television and digital platforms. These stories go beyond the basics of general assignment reporting to uncover a problem, hold those responsible accountable, and press for a solution.
The successful candidate should be able to handle multiple stories and produce content on deadline - from pitching investigative angles on daily news coverage to long-term and follow-up reports.
Responsibilities:
- Proven background in developing, researching, and vetting ideas that lead to accurate and creative stories with impact.
- Write and produce short/long-form, investigative, and character-driven stories for all platforms.
- Develop and maintain sources that generate exclusive story content.
- Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media and technology to enhance stories.
- Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas.
- A newsroom leader Enterprise and generate short-term and long-term ethical and compelling investigative content for all platforms.
- Advanced storytelling experience and data research skills are required.
- Contact sources and develop news stories.
- A newsroom leader who is willing to cover a wide variety of stories, cultivate sources and has a keen eye for production.
- College degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field
- At least five(5) years' experience as an Investigative Producer or Reporter is preferred.
- Experience with LexisNexis and NICAR
- Understanding of the principles of professional journalism
- Knowledge of laws regarding privacy, trespass, libel, and open meetings.
- Knowledge of ENPS, Edius, and Axis graphics is a plus
- Organizational skills and the ability to work under deadline pressure.
- Strong writing and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of multiplatform news-gathering tools and resources, including digital media
- Active social media presence
- Demonstrated track record for acting on viewer tips, breaking stories, and exposing corruption that results in positive change.
- Reputation as a team player who values working collaboratively.
Physical Demands Set: Medium work: Involves standing for prolonged hours, stooping, bending, lifting/pushing up to 25 lbs.
Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit
www.TEGNA.com
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TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.
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