• Develop original and compelling story ideas that align with newsroom objectives.
• Conduct thorough research to identify and shape strong investigative story angles.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with relevant subjects to gather essential insights.
• Prepare thoughtful interview questions that elicit meaningful and informative responses.
• Manage multiple stories simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and organization.
• Balance short-term and long-term story production to ensure consistent content delivery.
• Write clear, engaging scripts for video segments suited for broadcast presentation.
• Craft web stories optimized for digital platforms and online readership.
• Collaborate with editors and producers to refine story structure and presentation.
• Deliver high-quality journalism that informs, captivates, and maintains audience trust.

Skills: Investigative Research, Story Development, Interview Coordination, Scriptwriting, Digital Content Writing, Editorial Collaboration, Time Management, Journalism Ethics

• Obtain and analyze documents using state and federal transparency laws to uncover vital information.
• Utilize advanced reporting techniques to interpret legal and technical materials accurately.
• Synthesize complex findings into clear, engaging, and well-structured narratives.
• Maintain a consistent record of producing impactful investigative work under tight deadlines.
• Balance long-term investigative projects with fast-paced daily news coverage.
• Gather and analyze data from diverse sources to support investigative and newsroom reporting.
• Produce content optimized for multiple platforms while applying audience metrics to improve engagement.
• Capture basic video and photos in the field to enhance storytelling.
• Collaborate with the visuals team to integrate high-quality multimedia and design elements.
• Enhance stories with supporting materials such as videos, embedded tweets, and source documents.
• Contribute to departmental goals by setting priorities and working proactively to achieve them.

Skills: Data Analysis, Investigative Reporting, Legal Research, Multimedia Storytelling, Deadline Management, Cross-Platform Content Creation, Audience Engagement, Collaborative Teamwork

• Develop original enterprise ideas and produce both short-term and long-term investigative projects.
• Contribute timely and relevant content to daily and breaking news coverage.
• Investigate complex issues with depth, accuracy, and a strong sense of public accountability.
• Utilize open records laws to access critical information that enhances story credibility.
• Analyze data and uncover hidden insights.
• Synthesize findings into clear, impactful stories that inform and engage audiences.
• Deliver on-air segments with confidence, accuracy, and an energetic presentation style.
• Ensure each broadcast reflects fairness, balance, and journalistic integrity.
• Create compelling digital content tailored to the unique needs of multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with editors and producers to align storytelling approaches with audience interests.
• Maintain consistent quality and creativity across all forms of reporting and presentation.

Skills: Enterprise Reporting, Investigative Journalism, Data Interpretation, On-Air Presentation, Digital Content Creation, Public Accountability, Editorial Collaboration, Journalistic Integrity

• Generate well-developed story proposals that align with newsroom priorities and audience interests.
• Conduct thorough background research to ensure depth and accuracy in every story.
• Identify credible sources and verify all gathered information before publication.
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with key contacts and industry insiders.
• Cultivate new sources to expand access to exclusive information and insights.
• Leverage established relationships to uncover leads and strengthen reporting.
• Collaborate with editors to refine story ideas and ensure strategic coverage.
• Demonstrate initiative in pursuing underreported or emerging topics.
• Deliver well-researched, compelling stories that uphold journalistic integrity and credibility.

Skills: Story Development, Source Cultivation, Investigative Research, Information Verification, Relationship Building, Editorial Collaboration, Strategic Reporting, Journalistic Integrity

• Write and publish timely and accurate content across all digital platforms as new information emerges.
• Ensure stories and updates are promptly reflected on the website, social media, mobile app, OTT platforms, and television newscasts.
• Implement a daily digital strategy that aligns with assigned stories and broader newsroom priorities.
• Post frequent and engaging updates throughout each shift to sustain audience interest and interaction.
• Identify opportunities for live streaming on the website and social media platforms.
• Coordinate breaking news coverage, live footage, and user-generated content through the newsroom’s digital desk.
• Craft attention-grabbing push alerts that drive audience engagement and traffic.
• Understand the designated market area and tailor content to effectively connect with target audiences.
• Build and maintain community sources that provide exclusive insights and original story leads.
• Pitch at least two original or followable story ideas daily.
• Verify all tips and information received through digital channels, including email and social media, to ensure accuracy before publication.

Skills: Digital Content Management, Breaking News Coordination, Social Media Engagement, Live Streaming Production, Audience Targeting, Push Alert Writing, Source Development, Information Verification

• Enterprise ideas and develop relationships with sources.
• Monitor Pacer and Federal Court documents.
• Foster strong community relationships.
• Remain extremely knowledgeable about current consumer news.
• Understand the laws of consumer reporting.
• Coordinate tips to the station and fight for the victims.
• Execute the direction presented in the station research.
• Creatively craft and present investigative stories.
• Work with photojournalists to craft stories that connect with real people.
• Shoot and edit stories.
• Write accurate, grammatically correct scripts.
• Adhere to strict newsroom deadlines.
• Present stories with dynamic and demonstrative live shots.

Skills: Source Development, Legal Research, Community Engagement, Consumer Reporting, Investigative Storytelling, Multimedia Production, Scriptwriting, Deadline Management

• Conduct thorough investigations that uncover issues of public corruption and safety.
• Develop stories that hold institutions and officials accountable for their actions.
• Identify systemic problems and bring them to public attention through factual, impactful reporting.
• Engage directly with individuals and communities affected by these issues.
• Humanize complex stories by highlighting personal experiences and consequences.
• Collect and analyze data from multiple state agencies to support findings with evidence.
• Interpret information to reveal trends, inconsistencies, or misuse of authority.
• Seek responses and explanations from those responsible for decision-making and oversight.
• Ensure all reporting meets high standards of accuracy, fairness, and transparency.
• Deliver powerful investigative journalism that informs, protects, and empowers the public.

Skills: Accountability Reporting, Public Corruption Investigation, Data Analysis, Community Engagement, Human-Interest Storytelling, Evidence-Based Research, Ethical Journalism, Transparency and Fairness

• Collaborate with reporters and producers to guide the production of investigative newscasts.
• Provide editorial direction and feedback to strengthen storytelling and visual impact.
• Work closely with the Investigative Executive Producer on story selection, script development, and promotion strategies.
• Plan, research, and assemble both day-of investigations and long-term enterprise projects.
• Gather and edit compelling video and high-quality audio, working independently or with a photographer.
• Ensure all visual and sound elements enhance the depth and emotion of each story.
• Coordinate with news managers and the Executive Producer of Investigates to shape in-depth, original coverage.
• Develop stories that go beyond surface details and emphasize exclusive investigative content.
• Build and maintain a strong network of trusted sources for early leads and insider information.
• Contribute timely updates, photos, videos, and written content to mobile and digital platforms.
• Maintain high journalistic standards to deliver accurate, impactful, and engaging investigations.

Skills: Editorial Leadership, Investigative Production, Story Development, Multimedia Editing, Visual Storytelling, Source Networking, Digital Content Contribution, Journalistic Integrity

• Develop and produce investigative stories with strong narrative structure and meaningful findings that inspire change.
• Conduct comprehensive research to identify systemic issues and uncover impactful truths.
• Collect, organize, and analyze large, complex data sets to support evidence-based storytelling.
• Transform raw data into insights that enhance the depth and clarity of investigations.
• Collaborate with design and multimedia teams to create interactive and visual storytelling elements.
• Ensure all visuals strengthen audience understanding and engagement.
• Pursue public information through diligent documentation and persistent source cultivation.
• Establish and maintain trustworthy relationships that lead to credible and exclusive reporting.
• Publish stories efficiently while maintaining accuracy, balance, and journalistic integrity.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and media partners in an environment of respect and shared purpose.

Skills: Investigative Reporting, Data Analysis, Narrative Storytelling, Visual Collaboration, Source Cultivation, Public Records Research, Multimedia Integration, Journalistic Integrity

• Report to the supervising producer on AP’s global investigations team and focus on producing groundbreaking journalism about the world’s oceans and marine life.
• Develop and deliver deeply reported investigative stories that consistently break news across multiple media formats.
• Pursue original, high-impact stories that embody AP’s "Only on AP" standard for exclusivity and depth.
• Collaborate with colleagues from story conception through final editing to ensure cohesive and compelling coverage.
• Work across departments to strengthen reporting, analysis, and presentation quality.
• Create visually rich journalism that combines powerful storytelling with strong visual and data components.
• Think strategically about how to adapt investigative content for mobile, digital, and social media audiences.
• Integrate data insights effectively into visual and narrative formats to enhance reader engagement.
• Ensure each story reflects accuracy, fairness, and exceptional editorial standards.
• Contribute innovative ideas for presenting complex environmental and marine issues accessible way.
• Deliver investigative journalism that informs, inspires, and drives global awareness of ocean-related challenges.

Skills: Investigative Journalism, Environmental Reporting, Data Visualization, Cross-Department Collaboration, Multimedia Storytelling, Strategic Content Adaptation, Editorial Excellence, Audience Engagement

• Experience as a television reporter.
• Experience as an investigative reporter.
• Ability to investigate information to establish facts and determine truth.
• Excellent news judgment.
• Solid digital shooting skills.
• Experience working with desktop computers and exposure to laptop editing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally and build relationships and sources.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and act as a team player.
• Experience utilizing social media as a news gathering/reporting tool.
• Experience with Computer-Assisted Reporting and Data Analysis.
• Experience with Freedom of Information Act Requests.

Qualifications: BA in Journalism with 5 years of Experience

• Experience as an investigative reporter.
• Proven investigative skills, including developing sources and accessing open records.
• Strong storytelling, writing, and on-air abilities.
• Knowledge and effective use of broadcast, digital, and social media tools.
• Ability to shoot and edit video.
• Experience producing original, high-impact investigative stories from conception through on-air and digital publication.
• Skill in conducting background checks, document reviews, and data analysis to uncover hidden patterns or misconduct.
• Experience managing long-term projects alongside breaking news responsibilities to ensure consistent story flow.
• Familiar with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and state-level open records laws.
• Knowledge of digital verification tools, data scraping, and public database research techniques.
• Tenacious curiosity and persistence in pursuing accountability and truth-driven journalism.
• Creative problem-solving when gathering information under restrictive or complex circumstances.
• Collaborative mindset, working seamlessly with newsroom teams to execute multifaceted investigative projects.

Qualifications: BS in Political Science with 7 years of Experience

• Experience working as a television news reporter.
• Exceptional reporting and storytelling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use digital platforms to reach audiences.
• Understanding of how to engage audiences on social media.
• Understanding of computer-assisted reporting and working with database and spreadsheet programs.
• Ability to present stories for all station platforms.
• Include three examples of the best work on both broadcast and digital.
• Experience in generating original enterprise story ideas and executing them across multiple platforms, from on-air broadcasts to digital-first formats.
• Experience conducting live shots and breaking news coverage with accuracy, urgency, and composure under tight deadlines.
• Confident, engaging on-camera presence with the ability to connect authentically with diverse audiences.
• Strong adaptability and time management in fast-paced, high-stakes news environments.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and overnights.

Qualifications: BA in English Literature with 4 years of Experience

• Experience as a reporter in an investigative role
• Proficiency with the Internet and database searches.
• Familiar with videography, editing, and graphics.
• Strong broadcast writing skills and command of language.
• Ability to write news content both for broadcast and digital platforms
• Demonstrated news judgment and ethical decision-making, organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a high-pressure, team-based environment
• Flexible to work 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.
• Professional appearance, demeanor, and behavior.

Qualifications: BA in Communication Studies with 3 years of Experience

• Experience working in news reporting.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment.
• Familiar with newsroom content management systems, teleprompter operation, and video editing software.
• Understanding of AP Style, media ethics, and FCC broadcast standards.
• Awareness of audience engagement strategies and digital storytelling techniques.
• Knowledge of social media analytics and trends for optimizing viewer interaction and reach.
• Experience in writing and editing scripts for broadcast, digital, and social media platforms under tight deadlines.
• Exposure to researching and verifying facts, statistics, and background information to ensure accuracy and credibility.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ad lib.
• Strong attention to detail in writing, editing, and presentation.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Qualifications: BA in Sociology and Anthropology with 5 years of Experience

• Investigative journalism experience with demonstrated results.
• Previous work within an Investigative Unit.
• Broadcast TV On-Air experience.
• Strong understanding of FOIA and state open records laws, including effective strategies for obtaining and interpreting government documents.
• Familiar with investigative tools such as data scraping, digital verification, and open-source intelligence (OSINT).
• Knowledge of newsroom production systems, non-linear video editing platforms, and investigative database management.
• Awareness of ethical and legal standards related to hidden cameras, undercover reporting, and the use of confidential sources.
• Experience developing original investigative story ideas through extensive research, public records requests, and confidential sources.
• Experience in conducting on-camera interviews with key figures, whistleblowers, and community members to uncover actionable insights.
• Ability to manage complex, long-term investigations while balancing breaking news and daily newsroom demands.
• An analytical mindset for identifying patterns, inconsistencies, and story leads within complex datasets.
• Strong collaboration and leadership within investigative teams, balancing editorial input and field execution.

Qualifications: BS in Digital Media Production with 7 years of Experience

• Experience as a reporter for a daily news media organization, including a proven track record of compelling enterprise and/or investigative work.
• Knack for making complex stories relatable on digital, print, and social media platforms.
• Deep understanding of how to use records and data in the service of strong storytelling.
• Organizational ability to pursue short-term and long-term reporting efforts simultaneously.
• Ability to multitask and excel under deadline pressure.
• Able to work collaboratively and efficiently.
• Strong competitive instincts and intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to think and act tactically and strategically.
• Proficiency in AP style and grammar.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Eagerness to brainstorm ideas with a team and execute on newsroom strategies.

Qualifications: BS in Sociology with 4 years of Experience

• Experience working as a journalist.
• Understanding of data analysis techniques and visualization tools for uncovering trends and patterns.
• Familiarity with public records systems, court databases, and government transparency regulations.
• Knowledge of media law, including defamation, privacy, and public-interest defense principles.
• Experience producing enterprise and investigative stories that reveal systemic issues and drive public accountability.
• Experience conducting in-depth background research and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and context in every report.
• Experience in writing and editing multimedia content for print, digital, and broadcast platforms with a focus on narrative clarity and public impact.
• Ability to write crisply and clearly about complex issues.
• Excellent source development, time management, and interviewing skills.
• Proven ability to obtain documents and data through FOIA requests and the ability to work with data to find stories.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills for synthesizing large amounts of information.

Qualifications: BA in International Relations with 5 years of Experience

• Experience working as a reporter and writer.
• Must have creative writing skills.
• Experience conducting field reporting and immersive storytelling that capture the human dimension of complex issues.
• Experience developing long-form narrative pieces that combine investigative depth with emotional resonance.
• Skilled in utilizing multimedia elements such as ambient sound, voice clips, and archival audio to enrich storytelling.
• Attention to detail and the skills to find information through public records requests and other means.
• Willingness and ability to fact-check information.
• Collaborative spirit to work alongside the in-house team of producers, reporters, and writers.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage several stories simultaneously.
• Willing to use the provided audio gear to capture high-quality sound independently in the field.
• Skill to craft compelling, in-depth stories from the original reporting.

Qualifications: BA in Creative Writing with 3 years of Experience

• Experience reporting and producing top-level editorial work, including narrative, investigative, and explanatory storytelling.
• Comfortable using data-driven information, surveys, and other digital tools.
• Experience includes familiarity with filing Freedom of Information Requests and accessing other public records and lawsuits.
• Fluency with investigative reporting techniques, including quality sourcing, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Experience producing deeply reported enterprise features that combine investigative rigor with narrative storytelling.
• Experience conducting complex interviews with policymakers, community leaders, and affected individuals to bring depth and authenticity to stories.
• Ability to manage multiple long-term investigations while meeting fast-paced newsroom deadlines for developing stories.
• Understanding of advanced data analysis techniques, including scraping, cleaning, and interpreting large datasets.
• Familiar with court databases, financial disclosures, and investigative document research.
• Strong editorial judgment with the ability to identify stories that blend accountability and human interest.
• Persistence and curiosity in pursuing leads, sources, and underreported issues.

Qualifications: BS in Data Journalism with 6 years of Experience