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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Skills Required
- Ability to uncover, analyze, and interpret complex information, public records, data, and source materials
- Ability to request and interpret FOIA documents
- Ability to produce data-based journalism
- Detail-oriented work style
- Editorial judgment and knowledge of journalism ethics and libel laws
- Strong on-air reporting, writing, and technical skills
- Ability to develop sources and contacts in the community
- Ability to produce compelling stories using live shots, stand-ups, graphics, digital media, and social media
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is presented as comprehensive, covering medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and an Employee Assistance Program. Disability and life insurance are also available, with optional protections like accident and critical illness coverage noted.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered and was expanded to provide up to six weeks of paid time for eligible employees. Family-support resources are complemented by mental‑health and EAP services.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and standard holidays are provided, with vacation that typically scales with tenure. These programs form part of a conventional large‑employer benefits menu.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions. In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers. From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
