Investigative Reporter

WSYX/WTTE is searching for our next on-air PROBLEM SOLVER a reporter who fights for viewers and gets results.

If youre driven by helping people, digging into tough questions, and holding the powerful accountable, this is your newsroom. Were looking for a reporter with strong investigative instincts, a compassionate approach, and the creativity to turn real-world viewer concerns into compelling storytelling.

This is a role for someone who loves solutions as much as they love storytellingsomeone who can take complex issues, break them down clearly, and guide people toward answers.

What Youll Do

• In this high-impact, viewer-focused role, you will:
• Investigate viewer complaints, consumer issues, and community concerns
• Identify trends, track down answers, and deliver solutions that make a difference
• Create, write, shoot, and edit stories for broadcast, digital, and social platforms
• Provide clear, empathetic on-air reporting that empowers audiences
• Hold businesses, agencies, and institutions accountablefairly and accurately
• Build strong relationships with viewers and community partners
• Work closely with Producers, Editors, Anchors, & News Directors to elevate your reporting

What You Bring

• A passion for helping people and uncovering meaningful solutions
• Strong investigative instincts and the ability to follow a trail until it leads somewhere
• Experience working with newsroom systems and media production tools
• Excellent writing, research, and storytelling skills
• 5 years of experience in reporting (consumer or investigative experience a plus)
• The ability to stay organized, calm, and focused when deadlines are tight
• A commitment to accuracy, fairness, and ethical journalism

Who Thrives in This Role

• Curious minds who ask Why?
• Journalists who enjoy sorting out confusion and making things clear
• Reporters who believe journalism is a public service
• Storytellers who want their work to have real-world impact

EEO & Inclusivity

Sinclair is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace . We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employeesregardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.