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Houston, TX
Investigative Reporter
Houston, TX
Cremin and Sons
Houston, TX
Investigative Reporter
- Work with management to enterprise and develop stories
- Develop a network of sources, important in developing advocate and watchdog stories
- Write online versions of investigative reports and work with Digital Content Manager on "web extra" content for each investigation
- Work closely with senior editors to turn both short-term and more in-depth content, and to ensure editorial goals are reflected in the work
- Work closely with newsroom managers to refine investigative pitches and story scripts
- Strong knowledge of computer-assisted reporting, database, and spreadsheet programs
- Position will include daily general assignment work as well as special projects
Houston, TX
News Investigative Reporter
Houston, TX
Bartell, Kutch and Koss
Houston, TX
News Investigative Reporter
- Work closely with Executive Producer and SBG Corp News managers to refine investigative pitches and story scripts
- Work closely with Producer, Executive Producer and managers to refine investigative pitches and story scripts
- Work closely with the News Director and Assistant News Director to refine investigative pitches and story scripts
- Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas
- Write online versions of investigative reports and work with Digital Investigative Producer on "web extra" content for each investigation
- Develop and maintain community sources and contacts
- Work closely with producer and Executive Producer to refine investigative pitches and story scripts
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Houston, TX
Investigative Reporter / MSJ
Houston, TX
Lemke-Schoen
present
Houston, TX
Investigative Reporter / MSJ
present
- Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories for on-air broadcasting
- Develop great sources and contacts
- Develop original content through social listening and independent sources
- Operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations
- Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media
- Write for the web, including attaching images and streaming video
- Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism
Illinois State University
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism
Skills
Skills
- Strong broadcast writing skills and command of language skills. Ability to write news content both for broadcast and the Internet
- Strong knowledge of computer-assisted reporting, database, and spreadsheet programs
- Produce watchdog journalism that contributes to the community’s greater good and leads to change
- Able to multi-task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment
- Ability to assist in transporting equipment such as cameras and tripods (possibly up to thirty pounds)
- Possess a valid driver's license, or able to get one
- Professional appearance and behavior
- Basic camera shooting and editing
- Strong on-air reporting, writing, and technical skills
- Demonstrate editorial judgment using knowledge of journalism ethics and libel laws
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Investigative Reporter / MMJ Resume Examples & Samples
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Multi-Media Journalist
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a top 50 market television stations as a Reporter/Photographer
- BA or equivalent in Journalism, Broadcast Communications and/or related field
- Demonstrated skills as a reporter, photographer and editor
- Must be a team player and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the nbcunicareers.com site
- Able to work a flexible schedule and shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends and overnights
- Working knowledge of non-linear editing
- Working knowledge of Panasonic P2, Sony PD 150, TRV 1000, Sony V1U, Sony Z1U, Sony FX100, Panasonic PD 170 and other similar cameras
- Ability to cover a beat
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Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Organize, research, write and produce original investigative news stories, both for broadcast and for the Internet
- Develop human sources to generate story ideas, as well as respond to viewer-submitted tips
- Use public records, the Internet, and computer databases to research and analyze facts, statistics and trends
- Work with producer, photographers and editors to produce investigative stories both for broadcast and for the Internet
- Perform other duties as needed and directed by News leadership
- At least five (5) years experience as a broadcast, 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 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
- Ability to assist in transporting equipment such as cameras and tripods (possibly up to thirty pounds)
- Possess a valid driver's license, or able to get one
- Professional appearance and behavior
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Investigative Reporter & Data Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or similar field, plus relevant journalism or data-analysis experience, required
- At least five years of experience as a reporter for a daily news media organization, including a proven track record of collaboration on major enterprise projects
- Experience obtaining, scrutinizing and analyzing data to drive investigative stories, with skills beyond basic data sorting in Excel to include analysis using SQL, GIS and similar tools
- A proven digital track record and desire to embrace digital experimentation, including engaging with colleagues and customers via social media
- An understanding of multi-platform delivery, from broadcast television to an increasing emphasis on mobile devices
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced news and hyper-competitive news environment, where priorities change dynamically
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Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Produce watchdog journalism that contributes to the community’s greater good and leads to change
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, the Customer Experience Director, Innovation Coach and others to shape storytelling to meet audience needs and interests on every platform
- Grow audience using analytics tools and smart passion topic coverage
- Generate video storytelling as part of your regular report
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Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- 50% of your focus is the 25-45 audience
- You consistently break news that no one would know about if it weren't for you
- You stay on top of all your colleagues' coverage and consistently identify opportunities for investigative reporting across the entire newsroom
- You are nimble and can jump into any subject matter
- You are proficient at building and using databases, acquiring and using public records, and using documents
- You provide solutions/ideas as well as problems
- You build sources who regularly tip you off
- You also build and engage a robust social and community following from which you get story tips and questions/concerns that lead to investigations
- You are proactive and effective in building trusting relationships and collaborating with all reporters across all teams. You co-report and co-write stories with the beat reporter and agree when to spin off and continue to dig while the beat reporter turns to other issues
- You ensure we produce important investigative work that serves all strategic parts of our community -- Butler/Warren counties and Northern Kentucky as well as Cincinnati
- You ensure your audience is growing and that you pivot when it is not growing
- Effective communicator
- Engages and/or leads peer-to-peer feedback and training
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Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Developing and maintaining contacts and sources in the community to enterprise news stories
- Identifying and pitching investigative angles to big daily news stories
- Working closely with Executive Producer to refine investigative pitches and story scripts
- Writing online versions of investigative reports and working with Digital Investigative Producer on "web extra" content for each investigation
- Maintaining an active social media presence to build our brand and to solicit original story ideas
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Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Use sources, documents, computer-assisted reporting, social media and other technology, new media and journalistic tools to enterprise and report exclusive accountability and investigative stories
- Develop a network of sources, important in developing advocate and watchdog stories
- Work with other reporters, communications, outreach, and web team to maximize impact and reach of stories
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Investigative Reporter, Entertainment Resume Examples & Samples
- Research, develop, write and produce groundbreaking investigative news stories centered on the entertainment industry
- Take ownership for the overall coverage of entertainment related investigative content on all of NBC4’s platforms, including but not limited to broadcast, digital and web
- Responsible for long form reports as well as creating daily entertainment investigative stories
- Develop a strong network of sources and contacts in the entertainment industry that generate hard hitting investigations and exclusive information
- Perform undercover work and surveillance as necessary
- Excellent visual story-telling techniques and ability to write to pictures
- Proven understanding and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws
- Demonstrated ability at developing sources and getting people to talk
- Knowledge of undercover investigative techniques
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Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Minimum 5 years of experience working as an on-air television News Reporter
- Minimum 3 years of experience working as an Investigative Reporter
- Strong story-telling and television writing skills required
- Knowledgeable of Bay Area and its suburban areas and how to navigate travel
- Possess strong computer skills for research and applications and master knowledge of news editing /News system (Edius)
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Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- You stay on top of all your colleagues' coverage and consistently identify opportunities for investigative reporting across the entire newsroom, including entertainment and sports
- You ensure we produce important investigative work that serves all strategic parts of our community – Butler/Warren counties and Northern Kentucky as well as Cincinnati
- You are comfortable with voice -- you bring your unique voice to all your stories, social media, video appearances and public appearances. You are comfortable sharing your personality that helps 25-45-year-olds create a personal connection to you
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Investigative Reporter CBS Resume Examples & Samples
- Enterprise, creating, researching and writing investigative stories for newscasts, specials, or special events
- Must have strong working knowledge of Computer-Assisted Reporting techniques, database building skills, web research skills
- Work with management, producers, photographers, other news personnel and attorneys, in creating and airing news stories and maintaining story accuracy and content
- Present well-documented stories in an interesting manner while maintaining a high degree of professionalism and accuracy
- Reporting live from appropriate locations as needed for the presentation of investigative and general assignment reports
- Monitoring tip lines and other sources to develop investigative and consumer-oriented ideas
- Develop investigative angles to daily and breaking news events, writing and preparing for immediate broadcast and publication via the web
- Work with web producers and other staff to develop in-depth web presentations to accompany on-air investigative reports
- Engage on multiple social media levels to develop, recruit, and deliver stories
- Five years experience as an investigative reporter in a medium to large market preferred
- Journalism or allied degree preferred
- Must be willing to work an often unpredictable and flexible schedule as assigned
- Shootingand editing skills helpful, but not required
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Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Work closely with newsroom managers to refine investigative pitches and story scripts
- Write online versions of investigative reports and work with Digital Content Manager on "web extra" content for each investigation
- At least 3 years of investigative reporting experience preferred
- Familiarity of legal issues related to investigative television news reporting is required
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News Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Develop and maintain community sources and contacts
- Pitch investigative angles
- Write online investigative reports
- Maintain an active social media presence
- Solicit original story ideas
- This job requires 2+ years of investigative reporting experience, with a history of award-winning investigative journalism preferred
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News Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Work closely with the News Director and Assistant News Director to refine investigative pitches and story scripts
- Write online versions of investigative reports and work with the Digital Producer on "web extra" content for each investigation
- 2 years of reporting experience preferred with a track record of digging deeper into stories
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Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Work closely with producer and Executive Producer to refine investigative pitches and story scripts
- Maintain an active social media presence to build your brand in Syracuse and solicit original story ideas
- 2+ of investigative reporting experience preferred
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News Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Work closely with Producer, Executive Producer and managers to refine investigative pitches and story scripts
- Turning day-of investigations on the day's big stories as well as the longer investigations
- A passion to investigate state and local government
- 2 years of investigative reporting experience preferred
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News Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Identify and pitch investigative angles to big news stories
- Work closely with Executive Producers, News Director, Managing Editor, and Assignment Editor -- to refine investigative pitches and story scripts and web content
- Knowledge of current events is essential
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Investigative Reporter Special Projects Resume Examples & Samples
- Identify and pitch investigative angles to education news stories
- Work closely with Executive Producer and SBG Corp News managers to refine investigative pitches and story scripts
- Maintain an active social media presence to build brand and solicit original story ideas
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Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- 30% Writes and edits news stories
- 30 % Gathers news for broadcast, web and other platforms
- 25% Oversees story generation and source development
- 15% Presents news on air/live
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Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Experience using a web-based content management system and social networks a plus
- Must work well in a team and have the ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment
- Valid Drivers License
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Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Minimum of three years on-air reporting experience
- Minimum of five years journalism experience, preferably in a top-twenty market
- Avid I-News
- Field experience with undercover cameras and digital surveillance systems
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Investigative Reporter / Editor Resume Examples & Samples
- Report like a pit bull, write like an angel
- Bulletproof an investigative story so that aggressive lawyers hoping to sue for libel will slump in despair
- Leap into breaking news to help reporters find and shape rolling features and investigations that hit hard and advance the story
- Inspire, strategize with, and edit some of the the most talented investigative journalists to be found anywhere
- Play well with others, including editors of other sections and our international newsrooms
- Help create new kinds of investigative projects and forms for the social web
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Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Must be able to develop and maintain sources
- You must have a strong social media presence and the ability to leverage social media to generate stories and gather viewer input
- You will also be expected to contribute reporting during major breaking news, working investigative angles that separate us from the competition
- We expect you to be able to juggle daily and long term investigative projects
- The ideal candidate should have experience with hidden camera equipment and surveillance techniques
- Our next investigative reporter must thrive in a fast paced, high-pressure, deadline-driven newsroom
- A college degree and at least 5 years of major market experience is required
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Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Make creative use of live technology to help tell a story
- Understand and implement station's research-based goals
- Writes and produces packages and reports live
- Write and produce content for WSBTV.COM; use public records requests and FOIA to obtain information; use databases to research statistics and facts; gather and verify facts through interviews, research and surveillance if necessary
- Responsible for producing daily enterprise stories as well as investigative stories for major ratings periods
- Actively and responsibly participates in social media to extent station brand
- Must have strong writing and editorial skills; professional, smooth on-camera delivery; ability to handle multiple projects at once and meet deadlines; ability to develop highly promotable ideas for ratings periods; computer literacy with database experience; ability to handle projects from start to finish, collaborating with special projects producers; knowledge of legal and ethical requirements for investigative reporting; experience on surveillance shoots; ability to ad-lib in breaking news situations; ability to make quick decisions and turn multiple stories in a day when necessary; ability to develop sources and build relationships to generate stories; strong communication skills; flexibility to work unusual hours at times
- College degree, minimum 5 years investigative reporter experience in medium to large television markets
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Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Presents completed news stories that are accurate, journalistically sound, fair and balanced
- Will report live during newscasts and breaking news as needed, either in studio or out in the field
- Responsibility includes shooting and editing video when needed
- Consumer and Investigative reporting experience preferred
- Experience in partnering with legal team and working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations and story production as they relate to consumer, investigation and undercover news content
- Strong writing skills with ability to connect on an emotional level
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Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Familiarity with IRE best practices
- Knowledge of the legal land mines pertaining to investigations and how to avoid them
- Strong knowledge of computer-assisted reporting, database, and spreadsheet programs
- A love of and passion for what you do as an investigator
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Senior Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Investigative skills are a must. Applicants should be skilled in document research and field work; including FOIA to obtain information, and surveillance, if necessary
- Enterprise stories by developing sources and contacts
- Understand and implement station’s research-based goals
- Publish stories to digital platforms; responsibly participate in social media to enhance stories and brand
- Cultivates sources and relationships within the community
- Writes creatively and factually
- Brings relevance and value to every live shot
- Analyzing and interpreting information to improve the audience’s understanding
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in Journalism preferred. Must have excellent writing skills
- Excellent news judgment. Must have ability to handle multiple projects at once and meet deadlines
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Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Develop, write, produce and present investigative and news stories on television, the web and mobile
- College degree preferred
- Minimum 5 years investigative reporter experience in medium to large television markets
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Wptv Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Four-year degree in Journalism or related field preferred
- Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and Florida libel laws
- A minimum of four years of professional reporting experience, including investigative reporting preferred
- Must be familiar with Florida law, sunshine laws and the Freedom of Information Act as they pertain to investigative reporting
- Must demonstrate strong organizational skills
- Must have a keen sense of logistics and ability to work well under intense pressure
- Must demonstrate the ability to work well with others including producers, multimedia journalists, photographers and other personnel and the public
- Must be available for shift changes, nights and/or weekends
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National Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Experience: 7 to 10 years of investigative journalism experience with demonstrated results
- Minimum: 3-5 years investigative experience delivering national investigations
- Broadcast TV On-Air experience preferred
- Superb research, writing, and reporting skills for broadcast and text
- Proficient with I-News script writing
- Proven track record in narrative journalism and story-telling
- Proven track record managing multiple tasks and ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment
- Washington, DC experience a plus
- Knowledge of and experience with social media
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to work well with a diverse team
- Commitment to the values and mission of the company
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Consumer Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Increase market share from established account base with a focus on business development
- Develop high value advertiser relationships and maintain a high level of advertiser satisfaction and results
- Consult as a strategic business partner with customers offering a variety of advertising, marketing and audience sales solutions
- Develops layouts, writes ad copy and prepares sales presentations
- Anticipate and address problems outside the normal scope of the job and offer solutions
- Monitor competitive media, trends across markets or client industries and identifies opportunities to increase market share
- Adheres to company policy and assigned standards of performance
- Ability to craft solutions quickly based on needs assessment
- Strong ability to develop and manage a sales pipeline, generate referrals/leads and track/follow-up on leads
- Must be able to work well under pressure of multiple deadlines and assignments
- Must be able to use systematic thinking, the ability to persuade and exhibit effective closing skills
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and other software programs such as customer relations software
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Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Minimum 10 years as an established enterprise reporter, at least five years in a daily breaking news environment
- Established, deep clip file that demonstrates the skill and tenacity required to identify, research, turn and follow-up on stories that click
- Strong history of producing a stream of original stories of national and/or international impact
- Proven record of strong reporting AND writing, reporter must be able to turn sharp, fast copy under deadline pressure
- Analytical skill set that includes knowledge and experience in independent and organization-assisted research, FOIA requests, ability to plumb and maintain broad network of sources
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to both take direct, blunt guidance from editors and mentor lesser-experienced, developing journalist
- Very strong preference for those with video news experience, either as a reporter or a "one-man-band" reporter
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Investigative Reporter / MSJ Resume Examples & Samples
- Use CAP and NICAR skills to find data and turn that into great stories
- Help with production ideas for data content in on-air and online stories
- Develop great sources and contacts
- Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories for on-air broadcasting
- Enterprise investigative stories
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Kfox Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- 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
- Minimum 2 years of commercial TV experience needed, college experience will not be considered
- History of award-winning investigative journalism is preferred
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Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Dig into complex and important issues
- Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner for multiple platforms
- Social media skills and presence
- Present exciting live reports with current technology
- Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer.Here’s what you need
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Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Disciplined and motivated self-starter who can work alone and with a team
- Ability to make contacts and develop sources
- Modern research skills
- Desire and ability to make robust digital contributions
- Previous experience as an investigative journalist
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Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Produce investigative stories the impact the market
- Work with management to enterprise and develop stories
- Ability to uncover, expose, and find solutions for stories that will have great impact on the viewing audience
- Knowledge of how to dig up, look through, and process information
- Demonstrate editorial judgment using knowledge of journalism ethics and libel laws
- Strong on-air reporting, writing, and technical skills
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Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Willingness to work overtime and weekends with short notice
- Must be able to write and produce engaging investigations
- Other duties as assigned and deemed necessary
- 5 + years of experience working as an investigative reporter
- Basic camera shooting and editing a plus
- Must have the ability to handle various tasks simultaneously, organize, prioritize, make decisions, and work efficiently and effectively under deadlines
- Proven Track record of results from stories
- Bachelors degree required, preferably with emphasis on journalism and/or communications
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Investigative Reporter / MMJ Resume Examples & Samples
- 75% - Writes, reports, presents live from studio and in the field, shoots, edits investigative news stories from concept to finish; contributes copy stories to newscasts and digital platforms. Performs live reports on daily basis. Generates story ideas, cultivates news sources and remains knowledgeable regarding places, events and people in the news, local or national. Must understand and respect libel and defamation laws and standards. Other duties as assigned including general assignment reporting. 15% -Provides daily story notes outlining ideas for future stories and assisting others in the development of daily and investigative stories. Provides progress reports to managers on story development. Shares information relating to upcoming events, meetings or story developments. Presents stories via on air, live from the set, live remotes or live indoor locations
- 10% - Provides daily story notes outlining ideas for future stories. Passes along facts uncovered concerning ongoing projects. Provides progress reports on story checks. Shares information relating to upcoming events, meetings or story developments. Presents stories via on air, live from the set, live remotes or live indoor locations
- 10% -Serves as community ambassador for the news department. Responds to concerns of viewers. Makes personal appearances on behalf of the station. Attends station sponsored promotion events as scheduled
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Ktnv-investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- 1 - 3 years experience
- Computer literate, including newsroom computer systems
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs
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Kgtv Investigative Reporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Four-year degree in Journalism or related field preferred. A minimum of four years of professional reporting experience, including investigative reporting preferred
- Must demonstrate the ability to work well with others including producers, multimedia journalists, photographers and other personnel and the public. Must be available for shift changes, nights and/or weekends. Travel may be required
- Write and produce quality content for multiple media platforms
- Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story
- Assist producer in preparing newscast
- Assist online staff in preparing for multi-media content
- Report, write, capture visual content, edit and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as Internet and digital channels
- Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws
