Investigative Reporter/Anchor Job at Sinclair Inc., Bristol, TN

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  • Sinclair Inc.
  • Bristol, TN

Job Description

Join to apply for the Investigative Reporter/Anchor role at Sinclair Inc. 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Investigative Reporter/Anchor role at Sinclair Inc. WCYB/WEMT seeks an enterprising and aggressive reporter to join our team of investigative and consumer reporters. We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of how to dig for a story, research it, write it with an edge, and use strong storytelling and TV production to make it impactful and memorable. The ideal candidate is an aggressive reporter with deep curiosity and unrelenting commitment to get to the bottom of an issue and hold individuals accountable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas Identify and pitch investigative angles to big daily news stories Work closely with Producer and Executive Producer to refine investigative pitches and story scripts Develop a network of sources and experts to generate investigative stories on a regular basis Write online versions of investigative reports and work with Digital Content Producer on "web extra" content for each investigation Maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas Other duties as assigned Requirements: Must be able to develop and maintain sources Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must Strong social media skillset for both research and promoting stories, as well as gathering viewer input Knowledge of the FOAI (Freedom of Information Act) process, computer-assisted reporting, and data-driven reporting, along with familiarity of legal issues related to investigative television news reporting is essential Strong writing skills and knowledge of current events 1 year of investigative reporting experience preferred Possess sharp video shooting and editing skills History of award-winning investigative journalism preferred While applying please provide an online portfolio / reel link for review.

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Broadcast Media Production and Distribution Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sinclair Inc. by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Investigative Reporter” roles. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sinclair Inc.

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