Investigative Producer - WLS-TV

Responsibilities:

•  Pitch, develop, write, and produce high-quality investigative stories for all of
ABC7’s platforms
•  Contribute to  investigative editorial discussions
•  Be a resource during breaking news in helping find additional pieces of information as needed
•  Research and pitch stories working with the investigative unit, including our investigative producers and reporters
•  Work with photographers, editors, and graphic designers to produce high-quality, visual stories
•  Work with managers and ABC attorneys to ensure coverage is fair, ethical, and legally defensible
•  Develop a network of sources allowing our investigative unit to break stories of significance and add context to breaking news coverage

Qualification Requirements:

•   Minimum of five years experience in journalism
•   Demonstrated ability to enterprise high impact stories and develop contacts
•   An understanding of public records requests and laws
•   High journalistic integrity and ethical standards
•   Strong writing and storytelling skills

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Data journalism experience

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent

Additional Information:

•  This role is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a company-designated location on an ongoing basis. 
•  Reporting Location – Chicago, IL

To apply, please log on to:  https://jobs.disneycareers.com/  and search for Job ID:
10049139 or use the link: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/job/chicago/investigative-producer/391/48670376656

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This position is with WLS Television, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney
Media & Entertainment Distribution.

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