Investigative MMJ: Data-Driven Reporter (Bilingual)

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Brownsville (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KVEO CBS 4 in Harlingen/Brownsville/McAllen, TX is hiring an investigative multimedia journalist to join “4 Investigates.” You will work with the Investigative Producer on investigations, pursue follow-ups, and break angles on major stories. Collaboration, strong research, and storytelling are essential.

Requirements include data analysis basics, public records requests, reporting and video editing skills, and excellent reading and writing.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in data analysis, public records requests, and backgrounding.
• Strong reporting, interviewing and storytelling abilities.
• Ability to shoot/edit video and deliver under deadlines.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred; collaboration with team required.
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with Investigative Producer on short- and long-term investigations.
• Pursue follow-up reports and break investigative angles when needed.
• Cover specific investigative beats and handle tips from viewers.
• Contribute to news with strong research, deadline discipline, and storytelling.

Skills

Data analysis

Public information requests

Backgrounding

Interviews

Digital storytelling

Video shooting/editing

Team collaboration

Meeting deadlines

Reading/writing/grammar

Ad-libbing presentations

Research skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Flexibility

Valid driver's license

Job description

KVEO CBS 4 in Harlingen/Brownsville/McAllen, TX is hiring an investigative multimedia journalist to join “4 Investigates.” You will work with the Investigative Producer on investigations, pursue follow-ups, and break angles on major stories. Collaboration, strong research, and storytelling are essential.

Requirements include data analysis basics, public records requests, reporting and video editing skills, and excellent reading and writing.