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Spotlight on Maryland – Investigative Journalist

Sinclair Broadcast Group · Hunt Valley, Baltimore County

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Interview prep

Prepare a short portfolio of investigative clips, one story pitch grounded in Maryland issues, and clear examples of sourcing ethics and on-deadline collaboration with newsroom partners.

Fit summary

Best for experienced local/investigative reporters who want broadcast-group reach while covering Maryland from the Hunt Valley / Baltimore suburbs.

Day in the role

As an investigative journalist for Spotlight on Maryland, expect digging into local public records, interviewing sources, and building long-form stories for Sinclair’s Maryland audience—fact-checking, collaborating with producers, and shaping packages that air or publish across station platforms from the Hunt Valley area.

Skills to emphasize

Prioritize public-records requests, interview craft, multimedia packaging, and Maryland/local government beat literacy; formal certs are not required for this listing.

FAQ from this listing

Is this role remote?

No—the listing is for Hunt Valley, Baltimore County (on-site).

What does Sinclair do?

It operates a large portfolio of U.S. TV stations (SBGI), headquartered in the Baltimore suburbs.

What should applicants highlight?

Investigative clips, Maryland or regional reporting depth, and comfort working in a multi-station news environment.

Company facts (cached)

Website: sbgi.net

Sinclair, Inc., doing business as Sinclair Broadcast Group, is a publicly traded American telecommunications conglomerate that is controlled by the descendants of company founder Julian Sinclair Smith. Headquartered in the Baltimore suburb of Cockeysville, Maryland, the company is the second-largest television station operator in the United States by number of stations after Nexstar Media Group, owning or operating 193 stations across the country in over 100 markets, covering 40% of American households.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Sinclair Broadcast Group seeks an Investigative Journalist for Spotlight on Maryland, our accountability news team based in Hunt Valley, Baltimore County. This full-time position offers the opportunity to pursue in-depth investigations that expose critical issues and hold public officials accountable across Maryland communities. About the Role Spotlight on Maryland produces high-impact investigative stories across television, digital platforms, social media, and print. In this role, you'll move beyond routine coverage to uncover stories that serve the public interest, asking tough, thought-provoking questions of elected leaders and government officials while delivering accountability journalism that drives meaningful change. What You'll Do Develop, research, and execute investigative story ideas that expose problems and serve the public interest Conduct extensive document research, public records analysis, and in-depth source interviews Ask smart, challenging questions of elected leaders, government officials, and other sources Produce compelling stories optimized for multiple platforms—television, digital, social media, and print Verify information thoroughly and fact-check claims from multiple sources Build and maintain relationships with sources in government, law enforcement, and the community Collaborate with editors and multimedia team members to tell complex stories effectively Meet editorial deadlines while upholding rigorous investigative and ethical standards What We're Looking For Demonstrated experience in investigative reporting or accountability journalism Excellent interviewing skills and ability to ask probing, incisive questions Strong research, writing, and editing abilities Background reporting on government, politics, or public policy Proficiency in digital storytelling and social media platforms Commitment to accuracy, fairness, and transparency in journalism Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously Collaborative mindset and willingness to mentor less experienced reporters About Sinclair Broadcast Group Sinclair Broadcast Group operates one of the nation's largest television station portfolios, serving communities from coast to coast. Spotlight on Maryland represents our commitment to deep, local accountability journalism that strengthens communities and keeps the public informed. How to Apply Please submit your application, resume, and portfolio of investigative work through this listing.

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