Investigative Reporter

News Channel 3, WREG-TV, Memphis (CBS affiliate) is hunting for an aggressive investigative reporter to join a team with a proven, highly recognized investigative brand.  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. Three years reporting experience and a college degree preferred.

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.
• Engages audience on all of WREG’s 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 without rolling up into a ball or becoming hostile.
• Performs other duties as needed and directed by News leadership.

Minimum Requirements (Skills & Knowledge):

• At least three (3) years’ experience as a reporter, with investigative reporting experience preferred.
• Four-year college degree in journalism or related communications field preferred.
• Working knowledge of digital 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 digital platforms.
• 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.
• Ability to assist in transporting equipment such as cameras and tripods (possibly up to thirty pounds)
• Possess a valid driver's license, or able to get one.
• Professional appearance and behavior  WREG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.