Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

Investigative Multimedia Journalist

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Full-timeBrownsville, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Know the basics of data analysis, public information requests, backgrounding, interviewing subjects and sources, digital storytelling, and shooting and editing video.
Be open to collaboration with an entire team of investigators.
Meet deadlines.
Have excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and organizational skills.
Be proficient at digital video editing.
Be confident presenting ad lib without the aid of scripts or teleprompters.
Possess exceptional research skills.
Be flexible to work any shift.
Have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

Work with the Investigative Producer on short- and long-term investigations.
Pursue follow-up reports.
Break investigative angles when a major news story arises.
Work on specific investigative beats.
Tackle incoming tips, uncover problems, and hold those responsible accountable.

Desired Qualifications

Bilingual English and Spanish skills.

KVEO CBS 4 in Harlingen/Brownsville/McAllen, TX (DMA 80) is hiring an investigative multimedia journalist to join “4 Investigates,” an award-winning team of journalists. Through tip-driven and enterprise investigations, 4 Investigates exposed corruption among elected leaders. CBS 4’s overall station brand is “in-depth, investigative.”
This MMJ will work with our Investigative Producer on short- and long-term investigations, pursue follow-up reports, break investigative angles when a major news story arises, and work on specific investigative beats. The team also consistently tackles incoming tips, uncovers problems, and holds those responsible accountable.

REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates should know the basics of data analysis, public information requests, backgrounding, interviewing subjects/sources, digital storytelling, and shooting/editing video.
They should also be open to collaboration with an entire team of investigators.
Meet deadlines.
Candidates must have excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and organizational skills
Proficient at digital video editing.
Confident at ad-libing presentations without the aid of scripts and/or teleprompters.
Possesses exceptional research skills.
Bilingual - English and Spanish preferred
Flexibility to work any shift
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

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About the Company

Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

Nexstar operates the largest portfolio of local TV stations in the United States, owning 197 stations that air in many markets and are affiliated with major networks. It earns revenue from selling advertising time and from retransmission fees paid by cable and satellite providers that carry its signals. Beyond traditional TV, it owns digital media properties and runs NewsNation, as well as The Hill, expanding its reach online. Its goal is to provide broad access to news and entertainment across local markets while growing its digital footprint and maintaining steady revenue from advertising and distribution fees.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Irving, TX
Founded: 1996

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