National Investigative Journalist

Sinclair Broadcast Group - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

101-250 employees

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The Investigative News Journalist will play a crucial role in delivering impactful and unique news coverage for a national evening newscast based in Washington, DC. This position requires a dynamic individual who can effectively research, write, and present stories that resonate with audiences across multiple platforms. The journalist will be expected to utilize strong storytelling techniques and TV production skills to create memorable content that informs and engages viewers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas
• Identify and pitch investigative angles on big daily news stories
• Work closely with Producer and Executive Producer to refine investigative pitches and story scripts
• Write online versions of investigative reports and produce digital specific content for each investigation
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Three (3) years of investigative producing experience preferred
• Three (3) years of on-air experience preferred
• History of award-winning investigative journalism preferred
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• Must be a strong storyteller with the ability to make the complicated understandable
• Must be able to use all available tools to enhance stories, from graphics to social media
• Should be able to generate story ideas and determine the legitimacy of viewer tips
• Strong writer, storyteller
• Must be naturally inquisitive with an interest in holding government officials accountable