Investigative Reporter/Producer (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth)

WAVY-TV 10 / WVBT FOX 43 is searching for anINVESTIGATIVEREPORTER/PRODUCERwho is driven to research, write and produce hardinvestigativeenterprise stories. You will be required to work within a team of reporters, photographers, and managers to cultivate sources, dig up source material from scratch, and organize several stories in various stages of development simultaneously. This role will be a major part of the station’s online success with your story posts to WAVY.com. Several years of experience as aninvestigativereporter/producerdelivering enterprise stories from pitch to air is a must. A history of on-air work at a commercial television station is required. The ideal candidate will also know how to acquire relevant public records by searching court databases and filing FOIA requests. The successful candidate will be relentless in the pursuit of the truth. You must have a proven track record of strong journalistic skills and supreme ethical standards. We’re looking for someone who understands how to be professional and fair ininvestigativenewsgathering techniques, and who knows how to take advantage of all resources available to a free press. We believe in the IRE mission of fostering excellence ininvestigativejournalism and protecting the rights ofinvestigativejournalists. Overnights, nights and weekends may be required; candidate must be willing and able to work any and all shifts, including holidays. COMPENSATION RANGE: Annual Salary $72,000 - $78,000 – commensurate with experience ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: A career path to grow your professional experiences Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits Retirement savings plan with company match Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire. No telecommuting No calls EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability #LI-Onsite #J-18808-Ljbffr