Investigative Reporter Job at Sinclair Inc. in Cedar Rapids

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Iowa's News Now is seeking an enterprising and aggressive multimedia journalist to join our team. We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of how to dig for a story, research it, write it with an edge, and use strong storytelling and TV production to make it impactful and memorable. The ideal candidate is an aggressive reporter with deep curiosity and unrelenting commitment to get to the bottom of an issue and hold individuals accountable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas

Identify and pitch investigative angles to big daily news stories

Work closely with Producer and Executive Producer to refine investigative pitches and story scripts

Develop a network of sources and experts to generate investigative stories on a regular basis

Write online versions of investigative reports and work with Digital Investigative Producer on "web extra" content for each investigation

Maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas

Other duties as assigned

Requirements :

Must be able to develop and maintain sources

Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must

Strong social media skillset for both research and promoting stories as well as gathering viewer input

Knowledge of the FOAI (Freedom of Information Act) process, computer-assisted reporting, and data-driven reporting along with familiarity of legal issues related to investigative television news reporting are essential

Strong writing skills and knowledge of current events

1 year of investigative reporting experience preferred

History of award-winning investigative journalism preferred

Valid driver's license with clean driving record

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq : SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and / or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.

About The Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse : great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.

Seniority level Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Employment type Full-time

Job function Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industries Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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