Investigative Multimedia Journalist, Harlingen, TX Job at Nexstar Media Group In

KVEO CBS 4 in Harlingen/Brownsville/McAllen, TX (DMA 80) is hiring an investigative multimedia journalist to join “4 Investigates,” an award-winning team of journalists. Through tip-driven and enterprise investigations, 4 Investigates exposed corruption among elected leaders. CBS 4’s overall station brand is “in-depth, investigative.”

This MMJ will work with our Investigative Producer on short- and long-term investigations, pursue follow-up reports, break investigative angles when a major news story arises, and work on specific investigative beats. The team also consistently tackles incoming tips, uncovers problems, and holds those responsible accountable.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates should know the basics of data analysis, public information requests, backgrounding, interviewing subjects/sources, digital storytelling, and shooting/editing video.
• They should also be open to collaboration with an entire team of investigators.
• Meet deadlines.
• Candidates must have excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and organizational skills.
• Proficient at digital video editing.
• Confident at ad-libing presentations without the aid of scripts and/or teleprompters.
• Possesses exceptional research skills.
• Bilingual - English and Spanish preferred
• Flexibility to work any shift
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
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