South Texas Bureau Chief — Lead Reporter & Mentor

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Harlingen (TX); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in the Rio Grande Valley seeks a Bureau Chief to lead Hidalgo and Starr Counties coverage. You will develop enterprise stories, manage daily news, cultivate community sources, and ensure the station reports on the most important stories affecting this part of South Texas.

The Bureau Chief will also train and mentor Content Creators, including reporters and videographers. The role demands strong storytelling, leadership, and the ability to generate exclusive content,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree preferred in journalism or communications.
• 3–5 years of reporting experience preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong live reporting and breaking news skills.
• Knowledge of AP style and broadcast standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead coverage of news and events within the assigned bureau area.
• Develop story ideas relevant to local audiences.
• Cultivate relationships with community leaders and officials.
• Produce original enterprise and investigative content.
• Respond quickly to breaking news.
• Provide editorial guidance to reporters and photographers.
• Coordinate daily coverage priorities with newsroom management.
• Mentor Content Creators, including reporters and videographers.
• Deliver content across websites, streaming, and social media.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Live reporting

Storytelling

Interviewing

Editorial judgment

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field

Tools

Newsroom technology

Content management systems

Editing software

Social media platforms

Jobbeschreibung

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in the Rio Grande Valley seeks a Bureau Chief to lead Hidalgo and Starr Counties coverage. You will develop enterprise stories, manage daily news, cultivate community sources, and ensure the station reports on the most important stories affecting this part of South Texas.

The Bureau Chief will also train and mentor Content Creators, including reporters and videographers. The role demands strong storytelling, leadership, and the ability to generate exclusive content,