Investigative Reporter

FOX 44 (WGMB) of Baton Rouge, LA is hunting for an aggressive investigative reporter to join a team, with a proven, highly recognized investigative brand preferred. The successful applicant must be creative, tenacious, ethical, competitive and a team player. Solid researching skills are required. Will be working with a team that is committed to balance and accuracy. We hold people accountable, push for action and search for solutions.

Core Job Functions:

Organizes, researches, writes, and produces original investigative news stories, for broadcast and digital platforms.
Cultivates curiosity.
Turns stories on deadline that are fair, accurate and engaging to the audience.
Presents those stories on live television in an energetic, conversational, and creative style.
Posts and promotes those stories on multiple digital platforms.
Develops human sources to generate story ideas, as well as respond to viewer-submitted tips.
Uses public records and databases to research and analyze facts, statistics, and trends.
Works with producer, photographers, and editors to produce investigative stories both for broadcast and digital platforms.
Relishes personal responsibility, including learning new things and adapting to change as the world and the industry evolve.
Refuses to give up, even when people aren’t returning telephone calls.
Protects the reputation and integrity of self and that of the station.
Welcomes coaching and constructive criticism
Performs other duties as needed and directed by News leadership.

Minimum Requirements (Skills & Knowledge):

At least three (3) years’ experience as a broadcast reporter, serious investigative reporting experience preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related communications field.
Working knowledge of Internet and databases, along with familiarity with videography, editing and graphics.
Strong broadcast writing skills and command of language skills. Ability to write news content both for broadcast and the Internet.
Demonstrated strong news and ethical judgment, writing and organizational skills, along with an ability to work well with others in a high-pressure, team-based environment.
Ability to type, using a newsroom computer system.
Flexibility to work as needed within station hours of operation, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.