Investigative Reporter

WPEC CBS 12 in beautiful West Palm Beach, Florida has an opening for a Investigative Reporter ready to take that next career step. We are looking for someone who will work with our investigative team. We are looking for team players who come to work excited about finding a great story to tell or digging up a new angle on topics we're focusing on. Someone who understands investigative story telling and is ready to enhance their reporting skills to a whole new level.

The Successful Candidate:

• Engaged and aware of the major local and national news events of the day as well as important ongoing stories and narratives.
• Brings A-block ideas to the table every day and knows how to recognize and eagerly pursue newsworthy stories.
• Compelling storyteller, curious about the world and able to bring clarity and foster understanding across all platforms.
• Committed to journalistic integrity and objectivity.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Robust, disciplined social media presence.
• Understands and accepts the demands and requirements of working in news.
  
  

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to complete assignments on deadline.
• Minimum of two years (2) on-air reporting for a commercial outlet.
• Willing and able to work weekends, holidays, late nights and early mornings.
• Bachelor's Degree; Major in Journalism or similar preferred.
• Proficiency with iNews, Avid, Storyline and similar newsroom systems a plus.
  
  

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. 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.