Senior Reporter Job at Sinclair Broadcast Group in Charleston

WCIV-TV seeks an enterprising and aggressive Senior Reporter 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 powerful and memorable. Knowledge of the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) process, computer-assisted reporting, and data-driven reporting is required along with familiarity of legal issues related to next level news reporting. Strong writing skills and knowledge of current events is essential. Dynamic storytelling skills are a must. The ideal candidate will not only produce in-depth stories on a regular basis but will also help guide and develop our Reporting / Multimedia Journalist team.

Responsibilities :

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

Identify and pitch investigative angles on big daily news stories

Work closely with Producers and managers to refine investigative pitches and story scripts

Write online versions of investigative reports and work with Digital Producers on "web extra" content for each story

Other duties as assigned

Requirements :

8 plus years of high-level reporting preferred

History of award-winning investigative journalism preferred

Must be a strong storyteller with the ability to make the complicated understandable

Must be able to use all available tools to enhance stories, from graphics to social media

Should be able to generate story ideas and determine the legitimacy of viewer tips

Strong writer, storyteller. Must be naturally inquisitive with an interest in holding government officials accountable

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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found 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.