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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong research, fact-checking, and story development skills in television news and documentary production, with a commitment to journalistic integrity and accuracy. Proficient in managing logistics and collaborating with diverse teams while handling sensitive subject matter.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Television News Production ExperienceResearch and Fact-CheckingPublic Records Database ProficiencyStrong Written and Verbal CommunicationInvestigative Journalism Interest
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Hard Skills
Story DevelopmentBackground ResearchInterview Question DraftingFact-CheckingLogistics ManagementArchival ResearchScript DevelopmentSource VettingField Production AssistanceTravel Coordination
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsMultitaskingCollaborationDiscretionProactivity
Tools & Technologies
LexisNexisPACER
Industry Keywords
Investigative JournalismDocumentary ProductionEditorial JudgmentHigh-Profile Subject MatterEnterprise Reporting
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Collaborate with the producer and correspondent to pitch, research, develop, and advance story ideas
- Conduct in-depth background research and gather reporting materials, public records, documents, and archival content
- Prepare research memos, interview briefs, chronologies, and background packets
- Identify, vet, and pre-interview potential sources and contributors
- Draft interview questions
- Assist with field production, including coordinating shoots and interviews
- Manage travel arrangements, logistics, and on-location reporting needs
- Research, review, and clear archival and third-party materials with Rights & Clearances
- Secure footage, photographs, documents, and necessary permissions
- Support script development and scripting
- Perform comprehensive fact-checking and prepare a fully verified, footnoted final script before broadcast
- Collaborate with producers, correspondents, editors, and production teams throughout story development
- Track ongoing stories and monitor breaking news for enterprise opportunities
- Build and maintain relationships with sources, experts, public officials, and colleagues
- Handle sensitive information and high-profile subjects with discretion and professionalism
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3+ years of television news, documentary, or related production experience, including primary source and international reporting
- Well-developed editorial judgment and commitment to accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity
- Experience conducting research, fact-checking, booking, or story development in a newsroom, documentary, investigative, or long-form production environment
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with sensitive, complex, or high-profile subject matter
- Proficiency with public and private records databases such as LexisNexis and PACER
- Willingness and ability to travel as assignments require, including weekends and extended periods when necessary
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Exemplary organizational skills and ability to multitask, manage multiple projects, and meet tight, competing deadlines
- Demonstrated interest in investigative journalism, enterprise reporting, and in-depth storytelling
- Ability to work collaboratively while remaining resourceful and proactive
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Life insurance coverage
- Disability benefits
- Tuition assistance program
- PTO / generous paid time off
- Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
- Opportunities for on-site and virtual engagement events
- Opportunities to build meaningful connections and a vibrant community