Station/Company: KPTV/KPDX-TV
Location: Portland Oregon
Hours: Full Time
Job Summary
Position/Title:
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER
Details:
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 KPTV:
KPTV is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Portland, Oregon. Owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television, it is part of a duopoly with Vancouver, Washington-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate KPDX.
Job Summary/Description:
FOX 12 Oregon seeks an experienced Investigative Reporter to join our award-winning news team. The successful candidate will research, develop, write and present investigative news stories on a long and short-term basis, as well as contribute research and analysis on major breaking news events and the big stories of the day. The reporter will work with the Enterprise Content team as well as station management and legal department to conceptualize and produce content. Experience doing computer-assisted reporting research and database analysis is a plus.
Experience:
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
– Research, develop, write and produce ground-breaking investigative news stories
– Generate long and short-term investigative news projects
– Perform computer-assisted reporting research and database analysis
– Contribute research and analysis on major breaking news events and big stories of the day
– Provide investigative content across all of FOX 12 Oregon’s on-air and digital platforms
– Develop and maintain sources that will generate exclusive reports
– Work with station management and corporate legal department conceptualizing and producing content
Qualifications/Requirements:
– Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field preferred
– Minimum of two years’ experience working as an investigative reporter or a four years as a General Assignment Reporter with a demonstrated history of turning investigative stories
– Understanding of computer-assisted reporting and working with database and spreadsheet programs
– Willingness to work long hours and overtime
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter and references
(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)
KPTV-TV/Gray Television Group, 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.
As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.
Qualifications
Experience
Preferred
2 years: Experience working as an investigative reporter or a four years as a General Assignment Reporter with a demonstrated history of turning investigative stories
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Drivers License
Requirements:
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
– Research, develop, write and produce ground-breaking investigative news stories
– Generate long and short-term investigative news projects
– Perform computer-assisted reporting research and database analysis
– Contribute research and analysis on major breaking news events and big stories of the day
– Provide investigative content across all of FOX 12 Oregon’s on-air and digital platforms
– Develop and maintain sources that will generate exclusive reports
– Work with station management and corporate legal department conceptualizing and producing content
Qualifications/Requirements:
– Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field preferred
– Minimum of two years’ experience working as an investigative reporter or a four years as a General Assignment Reporter with a demonstrated history of turning investigative stories
– Understanding of computer-assisted reporting and working with database and spreadsheet programs
– Willingness to work long hours and overtime
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter and references
(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)
KPTV-TV/Gray Television Group, 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.
As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.
Qualifications
Experience
Preferred
2 years: Experience working as an investigative reporter or a four years as a General Assignment Reporter with a demonstrated history of turning investigative stories
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Drivers License
Contact:
https://recruiting.ultipro.com/GRA1017GRYT/JobBoard/ae441110-89bd-444d-8ad2-b76c7b9db7a9/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=17e6dfa1-6c73-4d1d-a3b0-c1f4bad506e9
Apply Online URL:
https://recruiting.ultipro.com/GRA1017GRYT/JobBoard/ae441110-89bd-444d-8ad2-b76c7b9db7a9/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=17e6dfa1-6c73-4d1d-a3b0-c1f4bad506e9
Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
How to Apply
Online
Apply Online: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/GRA1017GRYT/JobBoard/ae441110-89bd-444d-8ad2-b76c7b9db7a9/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=17e6dfa1-6c73-4d1d-a3b0-c1f4bad506e9Contact Email: jennifer.conaway@kptv.com
Expiration: July 11, 2023
