Investigative Journalist

WFLA-TV, News Channel 8 is looking for a Consumer Investigative Journalist focusing on helping local Veterans.

• Proven track record of finding Veteran related consumer stories and helping them as per our brand "On Your Side"
• Proven track record of digital initiatives and knowledge of posting engaging content for social and all other platforms
• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
• Ability to shoot and edit
• Ability to host a podcast when needed
• Reviews copy and will correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
• Determines a story's emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly.
• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
• Discusses issues with producers and / or news managers to establish priorities or positions
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers / users on social media sites
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

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