WTVD, Investigative Reporter
Apply NowApply Later Job ID 10043455 Location Durham, North Carolina, United States Business ABC Owned TV Stations Date posted Mar. 09, 2023Job Summary:
Job Summary:
ABC11/WTVD, the ABC Owned Television station in Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville, North Carolina, is looking for an investigative reporter who isn’t afraid to hold people in powerful positions accountable. Our next investigator will be a leader in innovative and visual storytelling, as well as utilizing data to create impactful investigative journalism.
The ideal candidate will have experience in open records, FOIA, media law, social and digital production. In addition to investigative pieces, this reporter will appear as needed to assist in breaking news across all platforms. The person will have a strong work ethic, the ability to work under tight deadline, prioritize assignments, and have the flexibility to work any shift required.
ABC11 is committed to recruiting and retaining employees who reflect the communities we serve, at all levels of the company. We expect our employees to have a high degree of ethics and a strong ability to work as a team while displaying empathy and inclusion. We also strive to create content that authentically engages and connects with our diverse audience.
Responsibilities:
Pitch, develop, write and produce investigative stories on all of ABC11 platforms
Ability to craft high-impact stories with data, various research tools and new technology
Resourceful during breaking news in finding contextual content to the big story
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or equivalent
Minimum five years’ experience in journalism or investigative journalism
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or equivalent
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About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with WTVD Television, LLC, which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.
WTVD Television, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.