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, D.C. This position requires a dynamic individual who can effectively research, write, and produce compelling investigative stories that resonate with audiences across multiple platforms. The journalist will work collaboratively within a team to uncover stories that hold government officials accountable and provide valuable insights to the community.

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

Benefits

• Great benefits
• Open door policy
• Upward mobility
• Strong desire to see you succeed