Investigative Reporter

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. • Albuquerque, NM

5d • Onsite

About The Position

KRQE Media Group in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is looking for an Investigative Reporter to join their team of journalists. This role is part of the largest investigative television team in the state and is committed to holding powerful people and institutions accountable, uncovering important stories, and producing journalism that makes a difference. The ideal candidate is self-driven, curious, and tenacious, with the ability to dig beyond the surface, develop original investigations, cultivate sources, analyze records and complex information, ask tough questions, and translate complicated issues into clear, compelling stories for viewers. This position offers an opportunity to produce impact-driven journalism that can expose wrongdoing, prompt change, and make a difference across New Mexico. KRQE has a recognized investigative operation backed by a team with the resources, experience, and commitment to pursue important stories. Their award-winning investigative journalists have a history of uncovering wrongdoing, challenging those in power, and providing essential information to New Mexicans.

Requirements

• Ability to uncover, analyze, and interpret complex information, public records, data, and other source materials.
• Ability to request and interpret FOIA documents
• Ability to produce data-based Journalism
• Detail oriented
• Demonstrate editorial judgment using knowledge of journalism ethics and libel laws
• Strong on-air reporting, writing, and technical skills

Responsibilities

• Produce investigative stories that impact viewers
• Develop sources and contacts in the community
• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories and promotable Special Reports
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
• Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Ability to uncover, expose, and find solutions for stories that will prompt change in the community
• Contribute research and analysis on major breaking news events on air and online

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed