Investigative Reporter

Location

Henderson, NV | United States

Job description

About Gray Television:

Gray Television 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 KVVU:

FOX5 is the #1 television station in Las Vegas, and the local leader in news coverage on-air and online. We are "Local. Las Vegas." Committed to informing and serving the greater Las Vegas market, FOX5 KVVU delivers 16 hours of LIVE local content every weekday. We are consistently recognized for serving our communities through initiatives like the FOX5 Surprise Squad, Super Build Home & Playground, and Take 5 To Care. FOX5 is the Official Broadcast Home of the Las Vegas Raiders. In addition, our very own Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network (SSSEN) has quickly become the place for fans of local sports in Southern Nevada, with partnerships including the WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces, UNLV Athletics, Las Vegas Aviators (AAA Baseball), LV Lights FC, IFL Vegas Knight Hawks, and more.

Job Summary/Description:

FOX5, KVVU Las Vegas, is looking for an experienced INVESTIGATIVE reporter/anchor. This position enterprises, researches and writes investigative stories for daily broadcast and digital platforms. This position can include some degree of regular newscast anchoring for a candidate with the requisite anchor skill set.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated depth of experience in the following:

• Developing and reporting impactful, local investigations with true local viewer benefit.
• Making & tracking FOIA requests, and documents related to our investigations
• Computer-Assisted Reporting
• Database mining
• Contributing to the production of specials, podcasts, OTT segments as needed

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Ideal candidate should have at least 3 years experience as a reporter, MMJ or online journalist.
• The successful applicant's background must include, at minimum, a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or the equivalent.
• You MUST provide a link to your resume reel as well as be prepared to discuss your past investigative work.

KVVU-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Television 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 Television 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, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Television 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 Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Qualifications

• Education Preferred: Bachelors or better in Journalism.
• Experience Preferred: 3 years Reporter Experience
• Licenses & Certifications Required: Drivers License

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