Consumer & Investigative Reporter
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
KMBC-TV the ABC affiliate in Kansas City is seeking a Consumer & Investigative Reporter to join our newsroom and collaborate closely with our award-winning investigative team.
This is a high-impact enterprise role focused on exposing consumer issues holding institutions accountable and helping viewers navigate the problems that affect their daily lives. The ideal candidate has a proven ability to originate develop and report compelling consumer stories across broadcast digital and social platforms.
We are less focused on years of experience and more focused on demonstrated resultsstorytelling that leads to change engagement and real community impact.
Responsibilities
What Youll Do
- Develop and report original consumer-focused enterprise and investigative stories for yourself and other members of the team in partnership with the KMBC Investigative Unit.
- Generate story ideas that identify unfair practices systemic failures scams fraud pricing issues and public accountability concerns.
- Report across platforms: on-air digital mobile and social delivering content where audiences are.
- Conduct informed interviews build strong sources and pursue stories that go beyond the surface.
- Gather and edit compelling video and sound working with or without a photographer.
- Contribute real-time updates explainers and follow-ups across digital and social channels.
- Collaborate with producers managers and digital teams to maximize story impact.
- Manage multiple enterprise projects while meeting daily deadlines.
This role will also include general assignment reporting and occasional backup anchoring on Saturday and Sunday mornings. While part of the position this is not the primary focus.
What Were Looking For
- A proven multi-platform track record of creating consumer or accountability journalism that resonates with audiences.
- Strong enterprise and investigative instincts with the ability to uncover details and pursue complex stories.
- A demo reel and digital portfolio that reflect your daily work not just highlights.
- Clear compelling writing that supports strong visuals.
- Confidence using modern field technology editing tools and mobile workflows.
- Excellent time management adaptability and collaborative skills.
- The ability to work under deadline pressure while maintaining accuracy and fairness.
- Unwavering commitment to journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
- Flexibility to work varied shifts including weekends and mornings.
- Related military experience will be considered.
Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories that reflect the communities we serve. We foster collaboration inclusion and open communication so our journalism is authentic accurate and meaningful.
About Hearst Television
Hearst Television owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 markets across 39 states reaching more than 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industrys premier broadcasting companies known for distinguished journalism innovation and community service.
Key Skills
- Intelligence Targeting
- Legal Drafting
- Typing
- Photography
- Computer Networking
- Interviewing
- Signals Intelligence
- AP Style
- Research Experience
- Journalism
- Transcription
- Writing Skills
About Company
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous ... View more
