Investigative Reporter
CBS-58
Milwaukee, WIThis was removed by the employer on 10/24/2017 3:44:00 PM PST
Not to worry we have many other jobs on the site;
Browse all jobs
Browse the Broadcast News Category
Browse the Crew Category
Browse the Film and TV Production Category
Browse the TV Station Category
Search for Investigative Reporter jobs in Milwaukee-WI
Search all Investigative Reporter postings
Full Time Job
Weigel Broadcasting Co.
Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a Chicago based business, family owned since 1965. Weigel and its affiliated companies own and operate network and independent television stations in Chicago, Milwaukee and South Bend, Indiana. In addition, Weigel is the leader in the multicast television network space with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television being the number one rated and distributed network in the space, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, H&I Heroes & Icons, plus the new Decades Network in partnership with the CBS Television Station Group.
Investigative Reporter
General Job Description:
Live and work in the city that US News ranks as one of the top three up and coming places to live in the US. WDJT-TV The fast growing CBS Affiliate for Milwaukee/Southeast Wisconsin is looking for an outstanding Investigative Reporter. We need a top notch aggressive reporter to research, develop, write and produce groundbreaking investigative news stories that will set the market on fire. We want someone obsessed with doing good investigative TV journalism. We want a good citizen who can play ball with other strong TV Journalists and work well with newsroom managers.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Generate long and short-term investigative news projects and content; contribute research and analysis on major breaking news events off and on the air.
Knowing what news tips can be turned into investigations.
Provide promotable investigative content for broadcast and digital platforms.
Handle projects from start to finish, collaborating with special projects producers
Develop and maintain sources that will generate exclusive story content and news reports
Other duties, as assigned.
Requirements:
This job requires a self-starter with good news judgment, strong writing and editorial ability and solid live skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects at once and meet deadlines
Knowledge of legal and ethical requirements for investigative reporting
Experience on surveillance shoots
Multimedia- journalist skills are a must.
Strong communication skills; flexibility to work unusual hours at times.
Two plus years reporting experience and a degree in Journalism or related field preferred.
Valid driver's license and insurability required.
Please include a link to your reel when completing an application.
Our Perks & Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package
Long Term Disability Insurance
HSA and HRA Plans
401k with Company Match
Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays
Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave
Open air office environment
Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.