Investigative Reporter

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Investigative Reporter — CBS California Investigates | CBS Los Angeles

You didn't get into journalism to read press releases. You got in because you love the chase — the tip that doesn't add up, the document buried on page 47, the source who finally picks up the phone. If that sounds like you, CBS California Investigates wants to talk.

We're looking for a relentless, camera-ready investigative reporter to join one of the most ambitious investigative units in the West. This is a high-profile role with real resources, a collaborative team, and the reach of CBS across broadcast, streaming, digital, and podcast platforms. Your work will matter. Your stories will move people and hold power accountable.

What You'll Do

You'll own original investigations from tip to air — developing sources, backgrounding people and topics with precision, working public records and data tools, and executing surveillance and hidden-camera operations when the story demands it. You'll shoot and edit your own material, craft compelling scripts with producers and editors, and build out digital and social content that extends your stories beyond the broadcast. You'll work a mix of fast-turn accountability pieces and long-game investigations, and you'll bring both with the same intensity.
This isn't a desk job. You'll travel, work odd hours, and dig into topics most reporters won't touch. You'll be on TV — and you'll love it.

What We're Looking For

•    5+ years of continuous reporting experience, with a proven track record of investigative work that produced real results and real accountability
•    A digger's instincts — you know how to find information fast, build a source network, and background a subject thoroughly
•    On-camera confidence and a genuine drive to develop your presence across broadcast and digital
•    Hands-on production skills — video shooting, editing, and experience with hidden cameras and surveillance operations
•    Strong visual and data storytelling — you can turn a complex record into a story that lands
•    Collaborative by nature, self-directed by habit — you work well within a team but don't need to be managed
•    Sharp writing — clear, accurate, and built for multiple platforms
•    A valid driver’s license
•    Broadcast television experience preferred, but not required

Why CBS California Investigates

This team exists to do the work that matters. You'll have the platform, the support, and the mandate to chase stories with consequence. If you're ready to do the best work of your career, we want to hear from you.

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network,  CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.  

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $180,000.00 - 190,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.   

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• 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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