Chief Investigative Reporter Wvue
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About Gray Media:
Gray Media or Gray is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia formally known as Gray Television Inc. The company is the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Grays additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports Tupelo Media Group and PowerNation Studios and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WVUE:
WVUE- FOX 8 in New Orleans is the #1 rated News station in the competitive New Orleans Market. FOX 8 is committed to providing in-depth investigative stories that affect change hold the powerful accountable and shine a light on public corruption. FOX 8 recognizes the responsibility of keeping the viewing public safe and informed about the world around them delivering all the news information and entertainment viewers want and need to know. With this mission in mind FOX 8 is committed to serving as the Weather Authority for Southeast Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi and continues to lead in the field of investigative journalism. Fox 8 is committed to innovation and continued evolution in the use of existing technology producing roughly 60 hours of news and locally originated programming per week.
Job Summary/Description:
WVUE-TV is looking for an experienced aggressive and innovative Chief Investigative Reporter with at least 5 years of experience to join our local award-winning team. The Reporter will work closely with the Investigative Producer and Investigative Photographer to produce powerful impactful stories. The ideal candidate should have a track record of digging up stories that make a difference and rely heavily on public record requests and large datasets. Were looking for someone who can assist and enhance our enterprise work. WVUE values quality over quantity. Our investigative reporter will have the time and tools to do stories that expose the truth and get results.
Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Researching writing and gathering content for investigative stories.
- Produce investigations with a strong digital and social media-driven strategy.
- Establish contacts in the field manage tips compose and manage open records requests and conduct interviews
-Take ownership of the overall coverage of investigative content on all digital platforms.
- Perform investigations which may include undercover work or surveillance.
- Assist other Reporters on investigative content.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- At least 5 years of experience in newsgathering and/or production of investigative stories
- BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background
- Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts especially considering the nature of weather events
If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to 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 theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WVUE-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 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 Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
