The posting
Scripps-owned KTNV is looking for a Multimedia Accountability Reporter who believes journalism should do more than fill a newscast. You’re a creative, curious storyteller who wants to uncover what’s really happening in Las Vegas, hold the powerful accountable and produce work that can make a difference in people’s lives. You’ll have the freedom to dig deeper, follow compelling leads and find fresh ways to bring important stories to life across broadcast, digital, social and emerging storytelling platforms. Whether you’re analyzing data, working sources, shooting in the field or experimenting with a new way to tell a story, you’ll focus on journalism that connects with audiences wherever they are. If you want to push beyond the traditional reporter playbook and create ambitious, memorable journalism with purpose, this is your opportunity.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Develop original news leads and tips, cultivating sources and identifying accountability stories with meaningful impact for the Las Vegas community.
- Investigate issues through in-depth reporting, public records, research, data and interviews to uncover facts and provide important context.
- Analyze databases, statistics and other complex information to identify trends, verify facts and strengthen reporting.
- Gather and verify information through interviews, observation, research and field reporting while maintaining high journalistic standards.
- Write and produce compelling, accurate stories for broadcast, digital, social and other multimedia platforms, often on deadline.
- Shoot video and still photography and edit visual content to create complete, engaging multimedia stories.
- Deliver polished on-camera reporting, including live reports, taped interviews, narration and breaking-news coverage from the field.
- Own stories from idea through publication, determining the strongest focus, structure, visuals and storytelling approach for each platform.
- Collaborate with photographers, producers, digital teams and newsroom colleagues to strengthen coverage and maximize the reach and impact of reporting.
- Contribute to daily news coverage while balancing enterprise and accountability reporting that may require longer-term research and development.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- BS/BA in journalism, communications or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience, preferred.
- Generally, 5+ years of journalism or related experience preferred, including experience reporting, writing and producing stories across multiple platforms.
- Valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to provide proof of insurance meeting company-required limits are required. This position requires driving as part of the job.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Strong investigative instincts, curiosity and the persistence to keep digging when a story demands more.
- Advanced critical-thinking and research skills, with the ability to make sense of complicated subjects, statistics and records.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong command of compelling, accurate storytelling.
- A confident and engaging on-air presence, including the ability to communicate clearly during live and breaking coverage.
- Multimedia skills and the willingness to report, shoot, write, edit and produce content across platforms.
- The ability to juggle daily assignments, enterprise reporting and multiple developing stories in a fast-paced newsroom while consistently meeting deadlines.
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to working effectively with journalists and colleagues throughout the station.
- Sound editorial judgment and a commitment to accuracy, fairness, verification and accountability journalism.
OUR TEAM:
At KTNV, you’ll join a collaborative newsroom focused on serving the Las Vegas community with journalism that informs, explains and creates impact. Our team brings together journalists with different backgrounds, perspectives, experiences and interests, united by curiosity and a commitment to telling stories that matter. We value colleagues who share ideas, support one another, embrace multiple forms of storytelling and believe great local journalism starts with listening to the community.
WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY:
Las Vegas is much more than the Strip. It’s a fast-growing, diverse community with an endless supply of meaningful stories, from local government and education to housing, growth, water, public safety and the issues affecting neighborhoods across Southern Nevada. For an accountability reporter, it’s a dynamic market where strong local journalism can make a real difference.
When you’re off the clock, Southern Nevada offers world-class dining, entertainment and professional sports alongside incredible outdoor experiences. Red Rock Canyon, Lake Mead and the surrounding desert and mountains put hiking, climbing, cycling and weekend adventures within easy reach, while Las Vegas provides the energy, culture and experiences of a destination known around the world.
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ABOUT SCRIPPS:
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
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