Investigative Reporter Job at Hubbard Broadcasting in Albany

#25-1184

Business Unit

WNYT-TV

Employee Classification

Full Time Regular

About Us

WNYT NewsChannel 13 is the award-winning NBC affiliate for New York State's Capital Region. We're a longtime market leader and we're committed to excellence in all we do. Whether it's live coverage of breaking news, investigative stories focused on finding solutions, or now more than ever top-notch digital content, we reach our viewers and followers across all platforms with the information they need to be informed, stay safe and plan their day. New York's Capital Region is diverse and unique, offering a range of activities and experiences within reach all year long. Enjoy craft breweries and fine dining, water sports, winter sports, the hustle and bustle of city life or the calm, beautiful quiet of the Catskills. Albany sits just three hours from New York City or Boston, making experiences outside of the region just a drive, bus ride or train ride away. Whether you're an avid skier, a fan of farmers markets, enjoy theater, live music, professional sports, history, nature or all of the above the Capital Region has something for you. When you work for Hubbard Broadcasting and WNYT, you're part of a team of dedicated and passionate professionals, pushing every day to serve our community. Here, collaboration is at the forefront, good ideas can come from anywhere and our community comes first. We're committed to the health and growth of our station culture and believe in a work environment that includes diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We strive to tell the stories of our community through the diverse eyes of our staff and provide an unbiased platform for all viewpoints. We push to advance our station culture through training, employee engagement and our everyday investment in each other.

Job Overview

The position of Investigative Reporter is responsible for reporting on unique stories that center on accountability, force transparency and bring results using a wide array of sources. We want a reporter whose in-depth stories leave viewers wanting more of the same.

Job Responsibilities

Handles a variety of news reporting assignments, emphasizing breaking news and stories that hold people accountable. Responsible for reporting, shooting and editing non-linear in-depth news stories. Research and schedule news stories, gather information, write stories, interview subject and reports live on air or in the field during assigned newscast. Prepare enterprise stories in line with our brand on a daily basis. Create excellent audience-directed content for web and social media.

Qualifications

2 years reporting experience including hard hitting, relevant investigative work.

Reputation as an ethical, fair and trusted reporter whose commitment to the highest standards of journalism is unquestioned.

Ability to juggle multiple assignments and stories at once, while working closely with management and other members of station to put Investigative stories on the air.

Ability to follow a paper trail, use the Internet to dig deep and file paperwork and records requests in a timely manner to get what 's needed to serve the story.

Understanding of and ability to interpret key government, court and business documents provided by well-placed, high-level sources who you've cultivated.

Ability to think critically, quick and efficiently, live ad-libbing and maintaining performance under extreme pressure and on strict deadline required. Knowledge of photojournalism and non-linear editing required.

Demonstrated previous experience working closely and in sync with photographers, editors and producers.

Professional, consistent on-air appearance.

Must be flexible to work any assigned shift including days, nights, weekends, holidays; and extended hours.

Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and clean driving history as determined by The Company. Driving record will be checked.

DEMO reel required.

Additional Information

This position is subject to pre-employment driving record background check. A conviction, violation pending adjudication, or adverse driving record more than 3 years old or does not meet the major violation definition per company policy will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant. The company will use background check information in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Compensation and Benefits

When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education / training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations. The range for this position is $60,000-$75,000. ($28.85-$36.06 per hour) For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser : https : / / hubbardbroadcasting.com / our-company / working-here /

Req Affirmative Action Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability / vets.

Req Diversity Statement

Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.