Investigative ReporterProducer

Investigative Reporter / Producer

WTAE-TV the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh is looking for an Investigative Reporter / Producer who can lead impactful investigative journalism in an award-winning newsroom. This is a high-profile enterprise role focused on uncovering consumer issues exposing wrongdoing holding institutions accountable and producing compelling special projects that make a real difference in our community.

We are looking for a journalist who thrives on digging deeper asking tough questions and creating meaningful promotable storytelling across broadcast digital streaming and social platforms. The ideal candidate is equally strong as a reporter and producer someone who can originate investigations collaborate across departments and help execute stories weekly from concept to completion.

This role requires a self-starter who can develop exclusive content cultivate sources manage multiple projects and produce stories that lead newscasts and drive audience engagement. The right applicant should have a portfolio of journalism that leads to change conversation and community impact.

The Investigative Reporter / Producer will report to the Assistant News Director and work closely with newsroom leadership producers digital teams and photojournalists.

Responsibilities

• Develop and report original investigative and consumer-focused stories that uncover scams systemic failures public accountability concerns and issues affecting viewers daily lives

• Generate strong enterprise story ideas and pursue stories that go beyond surface-level reporting
• Conduct informed interviews build trusted sources and break exclusive stories
• Plan gather write and assemble stories for daily news coverage and long-form investigative projects
• Respond to breaking news with investigative angles and deeper context
• Build compelling live shots and deliver clear engaging storytelling on-air and across platforms
• Work independently or collaboratively with photographers to gather and edit compelling video and sound
• Pitch research write and produce investigative specials and long-form storytelling initiatives
• Maintain and manage a calendar of special projects follow-ups and ongoing investigations
• Collaborate with newsroom leadership producers promotions legal and digital teams to maximize story impact and audience reach
• Review scripts teases and story elements to ensure strong editorial standards and compelling presentation
• Produce content for broadcast streaming digital and social platforms
• Contribute real-time updates explainers and follow-ups across mobile and social channels
• Work closely with reporters producers photojournalists and digital staff on investigative initiatives
• Communicate effectively across departments while managing multiple deadlines and priorities
• Demonstrate sound editorial judgment strong ethics and unwavering journalistic integrity

Requirements

• Professional reporting and/or producing experience

• Strong investigative enterprise and accountability journalism instincts
• Proven ability to develop original story ideas and uncover meaningful details
• A demo reel and/or digital portfolio that reflect everyday work and impactful storytelling
• Strong writing skills with the ability to simplify complex information into compelling easy-to-understand content
• Knowledge of media law public records requests and investigative research techniques
• Excellent organizational communication and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Experience using modern field technology editing systems and mobile workflows
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced newsroom environment
• Strong visual storytelling and creative presentation skills
• Ability to work varied shifts including nights weekends and holidays as needed
• Valid drivers license and clear driving record
• Related military experience will be considered

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication ensuring that the content we create is authentic accurate and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearsts benefit programs are modern flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical Dental Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your familys needs