Investigative Reporter

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.