About this role
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.