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Nexstar Media Group · Onsite · NM, Albuquerque

If you want to join the largest investigative television team in the state of New Mexico, this is the opportunity for you.
 

KRQE Media Group in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is looking for 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. The ideal candidate can develop original investigations, cultivate sources, analyze records and complex information, ask tough questions, and translate complicated issues into clear, compelling stories that viewers can understand.
 

This isn't simply a reporting job. It's an opportunity to produce impact-driven journalism that can expose wrongdoing, prompt change and make a difference across the state of New Mexico.
 

KRQE has built one of the most recognized investigative operations in New Mexico, backed by a team with the resources, experience and commitment to pursue important stories. Our award-winning investigative journalists have uncovered wrongdoing, challenged those in power and provided New Mexicans with information they need to make informed decisions about their communities.
 

If you're a journalist who isn't satisfied with simply reporting what happened—but wants to uncover why it happened, who is responsible and what can be done about it—we want to hear from you.

  • 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

 

Requirements & Skills:

  • 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


 

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Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com).  Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at [email protected].

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About Nexstar Media Group

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicas

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