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Investigative Producer

WFXT/Fox25

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Investigative Producer

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EXEMPT: No                                                      LOCATION:  WFXT - Boston
DEPARTMENT: News                                                      POSTED:  11/20/15 _____________________________________________________________________________________

SUMMARY:  WFXT FOX25 is in search of an investigative producer who will help break significant, investigative stories.  The successful candidate must have strong research and writing skills.  The Investigative Producer will work on daily investigative assignments and long term investigative stories.  The successful candidate will be responsible for investigative content on all platforms.  Candidates should have at least 3 years of investigative producing or reporting experience. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Research content for investigative stories.
  • Produce and write investigative stories.
  • Help support daily and long-term investigative work.
  • Be responsible for investigative content on all platforms.
  • Perform surveillance or undercover work as necessary.
  • Strong journalistic and editorial judgment.
  • Computer Assisted Reporting skills.
  • Understanding of basic federal, state and local laws.
Employees accomplish their duties using safe work practices and equipment, while being responsible for reporting all injuries, observed unsafe conditions or practices to their leader.  Coach fellow employees on safe work practices as appropriate and contribute to the overall success of the company’s safety program.
Teamwork and the ability to get along with others is an essential function of the job.  Angry, rude, disrespectful, insubordinate and uncooperative behavior can result in discipline, including termination.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university in Journalism or Communications preferred.   A minimum of 3 years professional experience in local TV news is required.  Prior news management experience is a plus.

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be thoroughly professional in all aspects of journalism. Must be well read on current affairs and have a wide-range working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjects.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
WFXT Fox25 is an equal opportunity employer.  Discrimination because of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability is prohibited.
Resumes will be accepted until filled.  Send resumes to WFXT, Human Resources, 25 Fox Drive, Dedham, MA  02026.  Resumes may also be e-mailed to bostonjobs@coxinc.com.  
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