****/**** seeks an enterprising and aggressive Investigative Producer to join our team. We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of how to dig for a story, research it, write it with an edge and use strong storytelling and TV production to make it powerful and memorable. Knowledge of the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) process, computer-assisted reporting, and data-driven reporting is required along with familiarity of legal issues related to investigative television news reporting. Strong writing skills and knowledge of current events is essential. Dynamic storytelling skills are a must.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas
- Identify and pitch investigative angles on big daily news stories
- Work closely with Producer and Executive Producer to refine investigative pitches and story scripts
- Write online versions of investigative reports and work with Digital Producers on "web extra" content for each investigation
- Other duties as assigned
- 3 years of investigative producing experience is preferred
- A history of award-winning investigative journalism is preferred
- Must be a strong storyteller with the ability to make the complicated understandable
- Must be able to use all available tools to enhance stories, from graphics to social ***
- Should be able to generate story ideas and determine the legitimacy of viewer tips
- Be a strong writer and storyteller
- Must be naturally inquisitive with an interest in holding government officials accountable
****/**** Attn: News Director 1261 Dublin Road Columbus, OH 43215
*** Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
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Job Location Columbus, Ohio, United States Company Location HR.****/****.Columbus.Columbus.OH Position Type Full-Time/Regular
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