INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER - WXIX

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 WXIX:

WXIX-TV, FOX19 NOW, is the FOX affiliate serving Cincinnati and the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana tri-state area, the nation’s 37th DMA. FOX19 NOW, the station that’s “Always Local, Always Now,” produces more than 73 hours of News per week. FOX19 NOW is the leader in Morning News with local coverage from 4:30 a.m. until Noon each weekday. The station airs early evening news from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and the market’s #1 (A25-54) late, local News starting at 10:00 to 11:30 p.m. FOX19 NOW is the Flagship Station of the Cincinnati Bengals. FOX19 NOW is proud to serve the community on multiple platforms and broadcast some of the most popular programming in the Tri-State, including NFL on FOX, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, and the FOX prime time schedule.

Job Summary/Description:

FOX19 in Cincinnati is looking for an experienced investigative reporter/MMJ to join our award-winning news team. Our next investigative reporter will research, shoot, and present investigative news stories for our on-air & digital platforms. Candidate should be well-versed in open records laws & FOIA requests. This is not a job for a beginner. This experienced reporter must be a passionate self-starter who is unafraid to ask tough questions, hold the powerful accountable, and has the ability to turn investigations that are relevant and newsworthy. Candidate should have a proven track record of accountability journalism.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve the community through meaningful, compelling investigative journalism that impacts real people in their everyday lives and provides solutions to help people and communities overcome challenges
• Has a demonstrated track record of breaking investigative stories that have had an impact, and made a real difference in their communities.
• 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 turn daily investigative sidebars
• Provide investigative support as needed for daily news content
• Use creative storytelling techniques to make complex issues digestible for the audience
• Collaborate with the investigative/special projects team and news managers to build and evolve the station's investigative brand

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
• Minimum of 3 years experience as an investigative reporter
• Extensive experience delivering engaging live content in the studio and 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)

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)

WXIX-TV/Gray Media 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

• 3 year(s): Minimum of 3 years experience as an investigative reporter

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Journalism

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Drivers License

Motivations

Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help