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ABC 6/FOX 28 in Columbus, OH, is renewing its commitment to hard-hitting, original and impactful reporting. We want a dynamic, highly-skilled and unique journalist to join our expanding 6 On Your Side Investigates team. The ideal candidate will have data-driven research abilities, strong writing and storytelling skills, and confidence in questioning and holding the powerful accountable. If you thrive being a watchdog, exposing problems and advocating for change, we want to see your work. Additional skills including computer assisted reporting and legal expertise.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas
- Identify and pitch investigative angles to 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 Investigative Producer on "web extra" content for each investigation
- Maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas
- Other duties as assigned
Experience:
- 3 years of investigative reporting experience preferred
- FOIA experience preferred
While applying online, please include a recent web link of your work.
Sinclair Broadcast Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
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