Investigative Reporter

Overview

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Together, we co-create moments that matter - both for our audiences and our employees - and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Are you an investigative journalist who can both dig and deliver—from sourcing and records to scripts, visuals, and on air performance? We're building a next-generation newsroom in Atlanta and seeking an Investigative Reporter (MSJ) who will originate enterprise investigations, elevate breaking news with investigative angles, and collaborate with teams across CBS News & Stations to serve audiences on TV, streaming, web, and social.

• Own investigations end-to-end: pitch, research, report, write, shoot, and edit impactful investigative stories across platforms.
• Break and advance news: quickly develop investigative angles that add exclusive context and accountability to urgent/breaking coverage.
• Source relentlessly: build relationships; land key interviews; navigate public records/FOIA and courts; secure documents, data, and tips.
• Analyze and visualize data: obtain datasets; analyze and summarize findings; partner with designers to create graphics and interactives that make complex information clear. Present in our fully virtual studio environment.
• Tell memorable stories: deliver character-driven investigations with crisp, conversational writing and a strong on-air presence; execute high-quality visuals, sound, and live shots.
• Set the bar for rigor: partner with management, journalists, and legal counsel to ensure content is accurate, well-documented, and bulletproof.
• Represent the brand: communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and the public; uphold CBS standards on air, online, and on social.

• 8+ years as an investigative reporter or producer in a medium to large market, with a portfolio that shows accountability, measurable community impact, and audience value.
• Outstanding writing, reporting, and organizational skills with impeccable grammar and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated mastery of investigative tactics: sourcing, verification, interviewing, document/data acquisition, and public records navigation.
• Comfortable producing for multiple platforms (TV, streaming, web, social) and collaborating on visuals, graphics, and interactives.
• A track record in character-driven storytelling and live reporting that leads newscasts.
• Video editing proficiency and MSJ experience (shoot/write/edit) for field execution.
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of the Atlanta market, including issues that matter most to the community.
• Must be willing to work an unpredictable schedule (including nights, weekends, and holidays) as assigned and as news dictates.
• Primarily on-site/field-based in the Atlanta area, collaborating closely with the local newsroom.

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here:
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount's most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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Nearest Major Market: Atlanta