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03/26/2015

News Investigative Reporter

WLOS News 13

Category:
Media - Journalism - Newspaper
Position/Title:
News Investigative Reporter
Details:

Make your mark in Broadcasting. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the nation, programming 162 stations located in 79 geographically diverse markets after pending transactions. Our success is the result of extraordinary employees and an exemplary management team who believes in a vision and is dedicated to making Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc a communications powerhouse. We are advancing the world of Broadcasting and we want YOU to join our winning team!

 
WLOS News 13 in beautiful Asheville, NC (Market 37) has an exciting opportunity for an Investigative Reporter.

 News 13 values visual and compelling storytelling, as well as ethical and balanced reporting. We are looking for an aggressive investigative reporter with a proven track record. The right candidate will be able to successfully organize, research, write, and produce original stories for multiple platforms. Successful applicants must be able to hold public officials accountable and root out wrongdoing, while being respectful and professional. You must have strong ethics and a working knowledge of the law. We're looking for someone with sharp news judgment and the ability to work well independently and with others. Strong writing and investigating skills are necessary. You will have to develop story ideas and cultivate contacts. A positive attitude is a must!

 We want to improve upon our brand of tracking government spending, holding people accountable, and pushing for action and solutions. You must have experience with public records searches and computer assisted reporting.

Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
3/26/2015
Closing Date:
4/26/2015
City:
Asheville - 28803
State:
North Carolina
URL:
http://www.wlos.com
Experience:
5 to 7 years of investigative reporting experience along with a history of award-winning investigative journalism preferred.

Requirements:
**Develop and maintain contacts/sources in the community.
**Identify and pitch investigative angles to big daily news stories.
**Work closely with Producer and Executive Producer to refine investigative pitches and story scripts.
**Write online versions of investigative reports/work with Digital Investigative Producer on "web extra" content for each investigation.
**Maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas
Contact:
Sinclair Broadcast Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
Please apply online by going to www.sbgi.net/employment

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