INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER - KCTV

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 KCTV:

KCTV5 is the CBS affiliate serving the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Job Summary/Description:

KCTV is looking for an experienced, aggressive, and innovative Investigative Reporter to join our local, award-winning team. The Investigative Reporter will work closely with the special projects team to produce powerful, impactful stories. The ideal candidate should have a track record of digging up stories that make a difference and rely heavily on public record requests and large datasets. We're looking for someone who can assist and enhance our enterprise work. Our investigative reporter will have the time and tools to do stories that expose the truth and get results.

Duties and 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 stories 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.

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)

KCTV-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

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

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Journalism

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Drivers License

Motivations

Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help