Data-Driven Investigative Reporter

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KRQE Media Group in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking an Investigative Reporter to join our team of journalists committed to holding powerful people and institutions accountable, uncovering stories that matter, and producing journalism that can make a difference in the lives of New Mexicans.

We are looking for a self-driven, curious and tenacious journalist who knows how to dig beyond the surface of a story.

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

Public records analysis

FOIA requests

Data journalism

Editorial judgment

On-air reporting

Story writing

Job description

KRQE Media Group in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking an Investigative Reporter to join our team of journalists committed to holding powerful people and institutions accountable, uncovering stories that matter, and producing journalism that can make a difference in the lives of New Mexicans.

We are looking for a self-driven, curious and tenacious journalist who knows how to dig beyond the surface of a story.