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Form of workFOX 44 (WGMB) of Baton Rouge, LA is hunting for an aggressive Investigative Reporter to join a team, with a proven, highly recognized investigative brand preferred. The successful applicant must be creative, tenacious, ethical, competitive and a team player. Solid researching skills are required. Will be working with a team that is committed to balance and accuracy. We hold people accountable, push for action and search for solutions.
Core Job Functions:
- Organizes, researches, writes, and produces original investigative news stories, for broadcast and digital platforms.
- Cultivates curiosity.
- Turns stories on deadline that are fair, accurate and engaging to the audience.
- Presents those stories on live television in an energetic, conversational, and creative style.
- Posts and promotes those stories on multiple digital platforms.
- Develops human sources to generate story ideas, as well as respond to viewer-submitted tips.
- Uses public records and databases to research and analyze facts, statistics, and trends.
- Works with producer, photographers, and editors to produce investigative stories both for broadcast and digital platforms.
- Relishes personal responsibility, including learning new things and adapting to change as the world and the industry evolve.
- Refuses to give up, even when people aren't returning telephone calls.
- Protects the reputation and integrity of self and that of the station.
- Welcomes coaching and constructive criticism
- Performs other duties as needed and directed by News leadership.
Minimum Requirements (Skills & Knowledge):
- At least three (3) years' experience as a broadcast reporter, serious investigative reporting experience preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related communications field.
- Working knowledge of Internet and databases, along with familiarity with videography, editing and graphics.
- Strong broadcast writing skills and command of language skills. Ability to write news content both for broadcast and the Internet.
- Demonstrated strong news and ethical judgment, writing and organizational skills, along with an ability to work well with others in a high-pressure, team-based environment.
- Ability to type, using a newsroom computer system.
- Flexibility to work as needed within station hours of operation, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
