Investigative Reporter

About the Team

WGME is seeking an enterprising and aggressive reporter to join our dedicated team of investigative and consumer reporters. We are committed to digging deep for stories, researching them with precision, and crafting narratives with an edge that are both impactful and memorable.

About the Role

This position is designed for a journalist with deep curiosity and an unrelenting commitment to getting to the bottom of an issue and holding individuals accountable. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining community contacts to enterprise story ideas, identifying investigative angles for major daily news stories, and working closely with News management to refine pitches and scripts.

In this role, you will build a robust network of sources and experts to generate investigative stories regularly. You will write online versions of investigative reports and collaborate with Digital Producers to create "web extra" content. Additionally, you will maintain an active social media presence to build your personal brand, solicit original story ideas, and gather viewer input.

Hiring Process

Interested candidates should submit their application materials to be considered for this position. The selection process will evaluate your ability to develop sources, your dynamic live television and storytelling skills, and your proficiency with social media for research and promotion.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Franklin Street, East Bayside, East End, Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, 04101, United States

Portland, Maine

Key Responsibilities

check_circleDevelop and maintain community contacts and sources to enterprise story ideas
check_circleBuild a network of sources and experts to generate regular investigative stories
check_circleMaintain an active social media presence to build brand and solicit story ideas
check_circleIdentify and pitch investigative angles to major daily news stories
check_circleCollaborate with news management to refine investigative pitches and story scripts
check_circleWrite online versions of investigative reports and create web extra content

Requirements

verifiedAt least two years of investigative reporting experience or five years of general assignment reporting
verifiedKnowledge of FOIA process
verifiedComputer-assisted reporting skills
verifiedData-driven reporting skills
verifiedFamiliarity with legal issues related to investigative television news reporting
verifiedStrong writing skills
verifiedKnowledge of current events
verifiedDynamic live television skills
verifiedStrong storytelling skills
verifiedStrong social media skillset

Nice to Have

At least two years of investigative reporting experience or five years of general assignment reporting. History of award-winning investigative journalism.

Frequently asked questions about Investigative Reporter at Sinclair Inc.

What does a Investigative Reporter at Sinclair Inc. do?expand_more

In this Investigative Reporter at Sinclair Inc. role, you will develop and maintain community contacts and sources to enterprise story ideas; build a network of sources and experts to generate regular investigative stories; maintain an active social media presence to build brand and solicit story ideas; and identify and pitch investigative angles to major daily news stories.

What are the requirements for this Investigative Reporter role?expand_more

Sinclair Inc. is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: At least two years of investigative reporting experience or five years of general assignment reporting; Knowledge of FOIA process; Computer-assisted reporting skills; Data-driven reporting skills; Familiarity with legal issues related to investigative television news reporting; and Strong writing skills.

Where is the Investigative Reporter role at Sinclair Inc. located?expand_more

Investigative Reporter at Sinclair Inc. is based in Franklin Street, East Bayside, East End, Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, 04101, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this Investigative Reporter job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

Sinclair Inc. has listed this Investigative Reporter role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Investigative Reporter role?expand_more

Candidates for Investigative Reporter at Sinclair Inc. should have mid level.

What skills do you need for the Investigative Reporter role at Sinclair Inc.?expand_more

Key skills for Investigative Reporter at Sinclair Inc. include Investigative Reporting; Storytelling; TV Production; Social Media; Freedom Of Information Act; Computer-Assisted Reporting; Data-Driven Reporting; and Investigative Journalism.

What category does the Investigative Reporter role belong to?expand_more

Investigative Reporter at Sinclair Inc. is part of the pr, advertising & marketing job category on Recrutus.