Social Media Journalist

WCIV seeks an enterprising and aggressive reporter to join our team of journalists. 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 impactful and memorable. The ideal candidate will not only produce in-depth stories on a regular basis but will also help guide and develop our Reporting/Multimedia Journalist team.

Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas
Identify and pitch investigative angles to big daily news stories
Develop a network of sources and experts to generate investigative stories on a regular basis
Write online versions of investigative reports and work with Digital Investigative Producer on "web extra" content for each investigation
Maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas
Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must
Strong social media skillset for both research and promoting stories as well as gathering viewer input
Knowledge of the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) process, computer-assisted reporting, and data-driven reporting along with familiarity of legal issues related to investigative television news reporting are essential
Strong writing skills and knowledge of current events
History of award-winning investigative journalism preferred
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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