Investigative Reporter

Investigative Reporter
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EXEMPT: Yes                                    LOCATION:  WFXT - Boston
DEPARTMENT: News                              POSTED:  09/14/15 _____________________________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY:  WFXT Fox25 is in search of an investigative reporter who will help break significant, investigative stories.  The successful candidate should love to dig for extra information, love to be live in the field and expect to win.  This seasoned journalist must have strong research and writing skills while working on daily investigative and long term investigative stories.  The successful candidate should also be hungry to use new technology to present stories and be adept at using social media to gather and break stories. Candidates should have at least 10 years of reporting experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

•    Report for station's newscasts.
•    Strong on-air and communication skills.
•    Excel at breaking and enterprising significant, local stories.
•    Research and write investigative stories.
•    Help support daily and long-term investigative work.
•    Be responsible for investigative content on all platforms.
•    Perform surveillance or undercover work as necessary.
•    Strong journalistic and editorial judgment.
•    Computer Assisted Reporting skills preferred.
•    Work collaboratively with News Managers, Producers and Assignment Editors.
•    Regularly post content and engage with audiences on social media platforms. 
•    Make public appearances, representing the station in community events.
•    Understanding of basic federal, state and local laws.
Employees accomplish their duties using safe work practices and equipment, while being responsible for reporting all injuries, observed unsafe conditions or practices to their leader.  Coach fellow employees on safe work practices as appropriate and contribute to the overall success of the company's safety program.
Teamwork and the ability to get along with others is an essential function of the job.  Angry, rude, disrespectful, insubordinate and uncooperative behavior can result in discipline, including termination.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university in Journalism or Communications preferred.   A minimum of 10 years professional reporting experience in local TV news is required.

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be thoroughly professional in all aspects of journalism. Must be well read on current affairs and have a wide-range working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjects.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WFXT Fox25 is an equal opportunity employer.  Discrimination because of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability is prohibited. 
Resumes will be accepted until filled.  Send resumes to WFXT, Human Resources, 25 Fox Drive, Dedham, MA  02026.  Resumes may also be e-mailed to bostonjobs@coxinc.com.
 
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