Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · 13 hours ago
Digital Data Reporter
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Digital Data Reporter for their KXAN newsroom in Austin, Texas. The role involves enterprise and develop data-focused stories, utilizing computer-assisted reporting skills and data visualization tools to create compelling digital content.
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Responsibilities
Enterprise and develop stories on a daily basis that represent KXAN’s in-depth, investigative brand. Publish multiple stories daily (goal is 3 per day). Create daily content and 'hold for release' content, primarily for a digital audience. Your content may also appear in newscasts
Search for and obtain data sets, including utilizing public information requests. Use computer-assisted reporting skills to analyze and find potential storylines in data. Visualize data in stories with graphics, charts, interactives, etc. using tools such as Flourish, InfoGram, DataWrapper, etc
Generate data-related stories related to topical news, breaking news and enterprise projects happening in the newsroom
Gather, verify and organize information, determine focus and write story according to editorial style and format standards
Basic shooting, recording and editing of video and photos to add multimedia elements to digital stories
Qualification
Required
Expertise in digital data reporting
Command of data analysis and visualization
Strong AP-style writing
Compelling headlines and visuals
Effective use of social media
Ability to enterprise and develop stories on a daily basis
Ability to publish multiple stories daily (goal is 3 per day)
Ability to create daily content and 'hold for release' content primarily for a digital audience
Ability to search for and obtain data sets, including utilizing public information requests
Computer-assisted reporting skills to analyze and find potential storylines in data
Ability to visualize data in stories with graphics, charts, interactives, etc
Ability to gather, verify and organize information
Ability to determine focus and write story according to editorial style and format standards
Basic shooting, recording and editing of video and photos to add multimedia elements to digital stories
Editorial judgment using knowledge of journalism ethics and libel laws
Proficiency in WordPress
Proficiency in data visualization tools
Basic photo/video editing skills
Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field
Preferred
Three years' digital data reporting experience
Company
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5M2017-09-06Post Ipo Equity· $2.5M
2003-12-05IPO
Leadership Team
Bill Sammon
SVP
Jerry Walsh
Senior Vice President, Local Content Development
Recent News
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