Investigative Reporter
NewJob Description
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WSAZ:
WSAZ covers a wide, diverse area comprised of three states. Many small towns sit along the Ohio River and smaller rivers and streams run through rolling hills. Our viewers and customers are extremely friendly and down-to-earth. Although we're not a major metropolitan region, the WSAZ market enjoys relatively close proximity to many large eastern cities and is easily accessible by interstate, rail, river, and air.
We enjoy all four seasons and the activities that come with each. Nature is always a short distance away, with many surrounding state parks and lakes for recreation. Within the larger towns and cities, there is a vibrant nightlife with many outstanding restaurants and local festivals throughout the year.
Since 1949, WSAZ has been the overwhelming number-one choice for Breaking News, Severe Weather coverage, and information in western West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, and southern Ohio. Generations of residents have grown up counting on WSAZ to be a window to their world on-air and now digitally. Our people, on-air and behind the scenes, are trusted friends and neighbors in the community. There is a culture within our walls that recognizes the responsibility we carry, to continue what was started more than seventy-five years ago. We take pride in our ratings, our content, our status, and the need to maintain the work ethic that got us to where we are.
There has always been a family atmosphere at WSAZ. We care about each other and know that we are stronger as one team than as many individuals. We take our jobs seriously and know that we can be successful and have fun at the same time.
Job Summary/Description:
WSAZ is looking for an aggressive Investigative Reporter to join its award-winning investigative team.
The experienced reporter must be a passionate self-starter who is unafraid to ask tough questions and has the ability to turn investigations that are relevant and newsworthy. We're looking for someone who is engaged, observant, well-informed, and determined to uncover the stories that can spark change and/or get results. The person must be a creative storyteller with the ability to personalize stories for people and about people. This job will require the reporter to spend time researching and analyzing data that help uncover trends, issues, etc. This person will work in a newsroom that prides itself on enterprising hard news stories that affect our viewers. This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for a reporter with investigative experience.
The station's investigative team has won a national Edward R. Murrow, IRE Aware,d and a national Gracie award, among several regional honors.
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
* Ability to write and edit compelling stories
* Enterprise investigative stories daily
* Ability to write FOIA requests, read and/or analyze data, and follow up on requests to local and state agencies.
* Curious to dig into complex or important issues
* Develop sources within the community and political circle to understand and identify important issues
* Work with news managers, producers, and anchors to develop stories
* Develop and create additional graphics for on-air and digital content to provide additional information for social media platforms
* Candidate should have a degree in Journalism or a related field
* Always present a professional image as a representative of WSAZ
* Ability to balance daily and long-range deadlines, work well with others in a team atmosphere, and contribute meaningful content daily
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WSAZ-TV/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday fully.
Qualifications
Motivations
Preferred
Self-Starter
: Inspired to perform without outside help
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better in Journalism.
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Drivers License
More details
Name | Job Description |
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Business Name | WSAZ-TV |
Education | Undergraduate |
Job Type | Full Time |
Job Status | Interviewing |
Job Shift | As Scheduled |
Required Travel | As Assigned |
Link To Apply | Apply Online |
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