Investigative MSJ
Job Location:
Toledo, OH - USA
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Job Summary
TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets TEGNA reaches more than100 million people monthly across the web mobile apps streaming and linear television. Together we are building a sustainable future for local news.
WTOL 11 Toledos News Leader is looking for a Multi-Skilled Journalist to join our award-winning 11Investigates is an exciting opportunity for an early-career journalist who wants to learn how to dig deeper ask tough questions and tell stories that make a dont need years of investigative reporting experience. Were looking for someone with strong journalism fundamentals curiosity determination and a willingness to sharpen your skills. Youll work alongside our Emmy Award-winning and national Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalists gaining hands-on experience in investigative accountability and consumer reporting.
What Youll Do
As part of the 11Investigates team you will:
Pitch shoot write edit and report stories across broadcast digital and streaming platforms.
Work alongside experienced investigative journalists to research and develop stories.
File and track FOIA and public records requests
Research court records government documents public information and data to help uncover new stories.
Follow up on daily news stories and look for unanswered questions and accountability angles.
Take viewer calls emails and story tips and help determine where our newsroom can get involved.
Support our Call 11 for Action reporting by helping investigate consumer concerns and working to get viewers answers.
Conduct interviews with community members public officials and other newsmakers.
Create journalism for all WTOL 11 platforms including television streaming social media and vertical video.
Assist with breaking news and major coverage when needed.
The ideal candidate
Has a degree in journalism communications or a related field or equivalent journalism experience.
Understands the basics of reporting writing shooting and video editing.
Has strong writing and communication skills.
Is comfortable approaching people making phone calls and asking questions.
Has strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and fairness.
File public records requests analyze documents and conduct accountability interviews.
Can manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
Wants coaching and is eager to grow as a reporter storyteller and investigative journalist.
Why WTOL 11
At WTOL 11 youll have the opportunity to develop skills that can set you apart throughout your career.
Our 11Investigates and Call 11 for Action teams are committed to listening to our community uncovering problems finding answers and holding those in power accountable.
Were looking for someone ready to learn work hard and grow.
If youre curious competitive and passionate about journalism that can make a difference we want to hear from you.
Pay Range
$20 - $22 USD
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNAs 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctors appointments with a physician through Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We areproud to be an equal opportunity employer hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race color religion national origin sex gender age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation gender identity or expression family responsibilities disability medical condition enrollment in college or vocational school political affiliation military or veteran status citizenship status genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilitiesin accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application please email
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