Investigative Reporter

KETV, the ABC affiliate in Omaha, Nebraska, is looking for an Investigative Reporter. As an investigative reporter, you will be working with our team of journalists working to uncover exclusive content, conduct interviews, and produce stories for television and KETV.com. This position also requires some day-turn reporting responsibilities. The right candidate will be a self-starter with creative energy and a take-charge attitude who is able to make decisions quickly and coordinate a team effort. You must be engaged in social and government issues, possess solid news judgment, and be willing to spend time digging through documents and agendas to find information. We want someone eager to build new contacts and take the lead in a competitive news environment. You will report to the News Director.

Job Responsibilities:

Identifying potential stories and vetting sources for information
Research using internet databases and other resources to gather and process data
Conducting interviews
Writing copy for television and digital platforms
Opportunity for substitute anchoring
Communicating ideas and a vision to other team members and working with producers, and photographers to produce impactful video content
In-person attendance is required

Experience Requirements:

2-years of journalism experience
Work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary
Solid writing and grammar skills
Multi-task and lead a team to bring projects to a conclusion
Understanding of civics and interest in current events
Retired military training and experience will be considered

If available, please include video examples of your work in your application.

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's 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 family's needs