Investigative Reporter Resume Examples

Investigative Reporter

Recruited to a top 12 market to investigate, capture and deliver breaking news stories on television and on-line in a credible fashion to drive revenue through increased viewership

• Managed Social Media regularly updating Twitter and Facebook feeds increasing "shares" and "likes'
• Built relationships to navigate political, industry and socio-economic landscapes to develop sources and leads resulting in exclusive interviews and improved content
• Built political, entertainment and industry credibility interviewing: Sen. John McCain, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, Quarterback Kurt Warner, Gov. Jan Brewer, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, Shaquille O'Neal, and US Airways CEO Doug Parker
• Managed assignments from concept development to writing, filming and editing nightly newscasts
• Led the weekend morning anchor team 12 times to leverage the evening fan base and create additional viewership
• Drove viewership and increased revenue through public appearances and social media
• Negotiated contracts using both agency and personal representation
• Top stories reported: Live wall to wall broadcasts of The 2008 and 2012 Presidential Elections; Top border and immigration issues including Senate Bill 1070 and the Shootings of an Arizona Rancher and an Arizona Border Patrol Agent related to Fast and Furious; Live broadcast from the fire lines of The Historic Wallow Fire which caused an estimated $109 million in damage consuming 841 square miles

Investigative Reporter

Opened Investigative franchise and created in-depth, special reports on public corruption, consumer rip-offs, and crime.

• Made the investigative franchise a cornerstone of the newsroom at top rated ABC affiliate.
• In 2011, won station's first news Emmy in three decades.
• Won 2012 Pennsylvania Association of Broadcaster's Award for Best Investigative Report
• Nominated for 2013 Emmy for Best In-Depth Feature Report

Investigative Reporter

Investigative reporter

• Produced all elements of short and long-term investigations for print, radio and TV
• Revamped and managed website, analytics and social media
• Shot, edited and produced two-camera DSLR packages for TV and web
• Worked closely with the executive director in shaping the identity and direction of the nonprofit
• Won more than 25 national and local awards for investigative reporting

Researcher for Investigative Reporter

• Researched and set-up stories through contact and interviews with consumers, agencies, and experts.
• Participated in investigations through undercover research and activity.
• Arranged interviews, requested crews, and reserved relevant equipment; managed interns and assisted producers in the daily maintenance of the office; updated and maintained audio/visual logs of videos shot for each story.
• Received a Philadelphia Broadcast Emmy Award for research done for investigative story.

Investigative Reporter

Developed and written consumer driven investigative stories to protect viewers from fraud.

• Collaborated with different departments to deliver eye catching stories for television, by leveraging social media, video editing and animated graphics.
• Pitched community focused interviews and story ideas.
• Oversaw written and on-air stories from inception to completion.
• Represented FOX31 in public speaking engagements for various non-profit events in the Denver metro area.

Main News Anchor | Investigative Reporter

• Researched, wrote, produced, and anchored the 5, 6, & 10 p.m. newscasts for Milwaukee's CBS affiliate.
• Served as newsroom leader and guiding force behind all editorial, logistical, and creative decisions related to daily newsgathering.
• Served as station ambassador and overall brand manager, including volunteer roles with a number of local and national charities.
• Researched, wrote, produced, and edited special investigative reports, on topics ranging from organized crime and artificial intelligence, to irregularities at local polling places.

Editor/investigative Reporter

• Edited foreign news stories for the magazine and web.
• Wrote features for the magazine and web, including four cover stories.
• Contributed writing and video content to the iPad edition.

Investigative Reporter Intern

Mastered using AVID through editing packages and published on [company name]'s official website

• Assisted reporters with interviewing guests on-camera
• Found several sources to speak on-air
• Improved writing skills by writing packages and web scripts for covered stories
• Conducted research to help turn investigative stories by searching court documents, jail records, online, and other legal files

Investigative Reporter, G.a. Reporter, Fill-in Anchor

• Develop and produce highly promoted special reports and investigations focusing primarily on complicated financial, political and public safety related topics.
• Hired as morning reporter; promoted within 9 months to Indiana’s most experienced I-Team.
• Adapt broadcast investigations into high profile print and digital mediums.
• Develop strong connections with viewers through social media platforms.
• Proficient in Computer Assisted Reporting (CAR) methods including Excel, Access, and SQL, and in multiple writing, shooting and editing platforms.
• Increased critical ratings points in key adult demographics by nearly 20 percent book-to-book over the last two years working both independently and collectively with Investigative Team.

Investigative Reporter

• Completes background checks in a timely manner
• Researches and obtains verification of nurses' and physicians' medical experience, state licensure, DEA, and Board Certifications
• Performed various Team Lead duties such as training new employees, auditing, assigning work, and balancing workloads
• Aided in the expansion of a database to decrease the processing time of verifications and provide the client with an expedited report