Investigative MMJ: Data-Driven Reporter (Bilingual)

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Harlingen, TX seeks an investigative multimedia journalist to join the “4 Investigates” team.

You will work with the Investigative Producer on short- and long-term investigations, pursue follow-up reports, and break investigative angles when major stories arise. You will handle data analysis basics, public records requests, interviewing, digital storytelling, and video editing, collaborating with a dedicated team to hold leaders accountable.

Qualifications

• Basics of data analysis and public information requests.
• Backgrounding, interviewing subjects/sources, and digital storytelling.
• Proficient at digital video editing and presenting without scripts or teleprompters.
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and organizational skills.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate with the producer on short- and long-term investigations.
• Pursue follow-up reports and break investigative angles when major stories arise.
• Work on specific investigative beats and handle incoming tips.
• Tackle data-driven reports and ensure accuracy and accountability.

Skills

Data analysis

Public information requests

Backgrounding

Interviewing

Digital storytelling

Video editing

Ad-lib presentations

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Harlingen, TX seeks an investigative multimedia journalist to join the “4 Investigates” team.

You will work with the Investigative Producer on short- and long-term investigations, pursue follow-up reports, and break investigative angles when major stories arise. You will handle data analysis basics, public records requests, interviewing, digital storytelling, and video editing, collaborating with a dedicated team to hold leaders accountable.