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WDAF-TV Fox4 in Kansas City is seeking an Investigative Reporter. The Investigative Reporter organizes, researches, writes, and produces original investigative news stories for broadcast and digital platforms.

• Responsible for “Problem Solvers” franchise stories that are focused on helping viewers get results.

• Turns stories on deadline that are fair, accurate and engaging to the audience

• Presents those stories on live television in an energetic, conversational and creative style

• Develops sources to generate story ideas, as well as responds to viewer-submitted tips

• Leads in developing and breaking original news stories.

• Posts and promotes stories on the internet, social media, and other platforms .

• Uses public records, the Internet, and computer databases to research and analyze facts, statistics and trends

• Works with producers, photographers and editors to produce investigative stories both for broadcast and digital platforms

• Must be willing and able to fill-in as a general assignment reporter on occasion

• Perseverance in seeking interviews and information from subjects who may not respond or may avoid questioning.

• Welcomes coaching and constructive criticism

• Performs other duties as needed and directed by News leadership.

  Requirements & Skills:

• At least five (5) years of experience as a journalist, with serious investigative reporting experience preferred

• Four-year college degree in journalism or related communications field preferred.

• Working knowledge of Internet and databases, along with familiarity with videography, editing and graphics.

• Strong broadcast writing skills and command of language skills. Ability to write news content both for broadcast and online.

• Demonstrated strong news and ethical judgment, writing and organizational skills, along with an ability to work well with others in a high-pressure, team-based environment.

• Ability to type, using a newsroom computer system.

• Flexibility to work as needed within station hours of operation, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

• Ability to assist in transporting equipment such as cameras and tripods (possibly up to thirty pounds)

• Professional appearance and behavior

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.