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Investigative Reporter

Nexstar Media Group
MO, Kansas City;3030 Summit
Full-time

WDAF-TV Fox4 in Kansas City is seeking an Investigative Reporter . The Investigative Reporter organizes, researches, writes, and produces original investigative news stories for broadcast and digital platforms.

  • Responsible for Problem Solvers franchise stories that are focused on helping viewers get results.
  • 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
  • Develops sources to generate story ideas, as well as responds to viewer-submitted tips
  • Leads in developing and breaking original news stories.
  • Posts and promotes stories on the internet, social media, and other platforms.
  • Uses public records, the Internet, and computer databases to research and analyze facts, statistics and trends
  • Works with producers, photographers and editors to produce investigative stories both for broadcast and digital platforms
  • Must be willing and able to fill-in as a general assignment reporter on occasion
  • Perseverance in seeking interviews and information from subjects who may not respond or may avoid questioning.
  • Welcomes coaching and constructive criticism
  • Performs other duties as needed and directed by News leadership.

Requirements & Skills :

  • At least five (5) years of experience as a journalist, with serious investigative reporting experience preferred
  • Four-year college degree in journalism or related communications field preferred.
  • 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 online.
  • 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.
  • Ability to assist in transporting equipment such as cameras and tripods (possibly up to thirty pounds)
  • Professional appearance and behavior
  • 30+ days ago
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