Investigative Reporter - Paramount
Fort Worth, TX
About the Job
Investigative Reporter CBS 11
Fort Worth/Dallas, TX
Full Time, Exempt Position
Position Purpose: To focus on deep digging investigative reports relevant to the DFW area.
Primary Responsibilities:
Enterprise, creating, researching and writing investigative stories for newscasts, specials, or special events.
Must have strong working knowledge of Computer-Assisted Reporting techniques, database building skills, web research skills.
Work with management, standards and practices and attorneys, in creating and airing news stories and maintaining story accuracy
Present well-documented stories in an interesting manner while maintaining a high degree of professionalism and accuracy.
Reporting live from appropriate locations as needed for the presentation of investigative and general assignment reports.
Monitoring tip lines and other sources to develop investigative and consumer-oriented ideas.
Develop investigative angles to daily and breaking news events, writing and preparing for immediate broadcast and publication via the web.
Work with CBS Innovation Lab on collaborative stories.
Collaborate with data journalists, photographers and producers on content
Work with digital producers and other staff to develop in-depth online presentations to accompany on-air investigative reports.
Engage on multiple platforms to develop, recruit, and deliver stories.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Five years experience as an investigative reporter in a medium to large market preferred.
Journalism or allied degree preferred.
Bilingual communication a plus
Must be willing to work an often unpredictable and flexible schedule as assigned
Shooting and editing skills helpful, but not required.
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nations #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH ODONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in todays digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.
Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this postings television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
Fort Worth/Dallas, TX
Full Time, Exempt Position
Position Purpose: To focus on deep digging investigative reports relevant to the DFW area.
Primary Responsibilities:
Enterprise, creating, researching and writing investigative stories for newscasts, specials, or special events.
Must have strong working knowledge of Computer-Assisted Reporting techniques, database building skills, web research skills.
Work with management, standards and practices and attorneys, in creating and airing news stories and maintaining story accuracy
Present well-documented stories in an interesting manner while maintaining a high degree of professionalism and accuracy.
Reporting live from appropriate locations as needed for the presentation of investigative and general assignment reports.
Monitoring tip lines and other sources to develop investigative and consumer-oriented ideas.
Develop investigative angles to daily and breaking news events, writing and preparing for immediate broadcast and publication via the web.
Work with CBS Innovation Lab on collaborative stories.
Collaborate with data journalists, photographers and producers on content
Work with digital producers and other staff to develop in-depth online presentations to accompany on-air investigative reports.
Engage on multiple platforms to develop, recruit, and deliver stories.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Five years experience as an investigative reporter in a medium to large market preferred.
Journalism or allied degree preferred.
Bilingual communication a plus
Must be willing to work an often unpredictable and flexible schedule as assigned
Shooting and editing skills helpful, but not required.
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nations #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH ODONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in todays digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.
Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this postings television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
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