INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER - KMOV

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KMOV:

First Alert Four in St. Louis is looking for an experienced multiplatform journalist to join our award-winning investigative team and make a difference in our community. KMOV-TV is the most watched station in Missouri and Southern Illinois, reaching nearly 4 million news users on-air and online on a weekly basis. The news operation has been recognized as the Regional Edward R Murrow Winner for Best Newscast and Overall Excellence in the last two years. In 2023 the RTDNA honored KMOV-TV with the National Edward R Murrow Award for Best Newscast. KMOV-TV is owned by Gray Media, the largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets in the United States. The station operates out of a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in the St. Louis suburb of Maryland Heights. A recent Wall Street Journal ranking of the hottest job markets in the United States lists St. Louis as #18 out of 380 labor markets. The Gateway Arch, St. Louis Zoo, Forest Park, and St. Louis Cardinals Baseball team are just a few world-renowned attractions in the St. Louis community that bring millions to the region each year to live, work, and play.

Job Summary/Description:

First Alert Four in St. Louis is looking for an experienced multiplatform journalist to join our award-winning investigative team and make a difference in our community.

Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• The successful candidate will research, develop, write, and present investigative news stories on a long and short-term basis, as well as contribute research and analysis on major breaking news events
• The reporter will work with the special projects team as well as station management and legal department to conceptualize and produce content
• Serve the St. Louis region through meaningful, compelling investigative journalism that impacts real people in their everyday lives and provides solutions to help people and communities overcome challenges
• Create high-quality investigative content for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social media platforms
• Must manage multiple projects simultaneously; expect to publish new content 1-2x per week and sometimes daily.
• Use creative storytelling techniques to make complex issues digestible for the audience
• Collaborate with the investigative team and news managers to build and evolve the station's investigative brand
• Cultivate a network of sources
• Provide investigative support as needed for daily news content

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
• Minimum of two years experience working as an investigative reporter or four years as a general assignment reporter with a demonstrated history of turning investigative stories
• Extensive experience delivering engaging live content in the studio and in the field
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven track record of generating meaningful investigative storylines and following through to achieve tangible results
• Proficiency with investigative tools including, but not limited to, public records, data analysis, and source-development
• Excellent time management, communication, and writing skills (broadcast and AP style)
• Understanding of computer-assisted reporting and working with database and spreadsheet programs
• Experience working with hidden cameras

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KMOV-TV/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Experience

Preferred

• 2 year(s): Minimum of two years experience working as an investigative reporter or four years as a general assignment reporter with a demonstrated history of turning investigative stories

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Journalism

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Drivers License

Motivations

Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help