LEAD REPORTER/MMJ - KWTX

Overview

In this role, you will lead investigative journalism for KWTX News 10, producing and delivering exclusive reports for broadcast and digital platforms. You'll leverage established Central Texas sources to break stories and develop enterprise content, including a monthly investigative piece. You'll collaborate with Gray's investigative team and contribute to late-night streaming programming. You'll also mentor newer journalists, shaping a high-impact newsroom culture.

Responsibilities

• Report and produce daily content for broadcast and digital platforms during evening shifts
• Generate original enterprise and investigative stories through sourcing
• Produce one original investigative report per month
• Collaborate with Gray's investigative team on content for the Waco market
• Shoot, write, and edit your own stories as an MMJ
• Cover breaking news and provide live reporting
• Participate in late-night streaming programming
• Mentor newer reporters and MMJs, offering guidance
• Maintain and grow a network of Central Texas sources
• Collaborate with assignment desk and news leadership on story development and coverage planning

Key requirements

• Proven track record of investigative and enterprise reporting
• Strong, established sources or ability to build them quickly
• Multimedia journalist capable of shooting, writing, and editing
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field is preferred
• Excellent written and on-camera storytelling skills
• Understanding of AP Style and broadcast writing standards
• Strong news judgment and ability to work independently
• Leadership qualities and mentoring interest
• Comfort working evenings and appearing live for breaking news and streaming
• Newsroom experience; investigative reporting experience strongly preferred
• Valid driver's license and good driving record

• leadership
• mentorship
• strong communication
• shooting
• writing
• editing own stories