Investigative Reporter

WCHS/WVAH is seeking an experienced and dynamic Investigative Reporter to join our award-winning news team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about uncovering stories, holding the powerful accountable, and delivering high-impact journalism that makes a difference. This position requires a self-starter with strong storytelling skills and the ability to manage complex investigations from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Develop, research, and execute investigative stories that resonate with local and regional audiences.


• Use public records, data analysis, and in-depth interviews to uncover original stories.


• Collaborate with producers, photographers, and editors to create compelling on-air and digital presentations.


• Build and maintain a network of sources to stay ahead of issues affecting our community.


• Adhere to the highest journalistic standards, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and transparency.


• Represent the station at community events and maintain a strong social media presence to engage with viewers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.


• Minimum of 3 years of experience in investigative journalism or a related role.


• Strong understanding of media law and ethics.


• Proven track record of breaking impactful stories and delivering enterprise content.


• Proficiency in multimedia platforms, including shooting and editing video.


• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.


• Opportunities to work on impactful stories that make a difference.


• Collaborative newsroom environment with state-of-the-art resources.


• The opportunity to live and work in Charleston, WV, a vibrant city with rich culture and history.

About WCHS/WVAH
WCHS/WVAH is committed to delivering impactful journalism that informs and empowers our community. Located in the heart of Charleston, WV, we focus on providing compelling stories that matter to our viewers. We pride ourselves on being a trusted source for investigative reporting, breaking news, and community-driven content.

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.