General Assignment Reporter
ABC Owned TV Stations
Houston, TXThis is a Full Time Job
KTRK-TV is looking for a collaborative, innovative, creative, hard-working and fiercely competitive reporter who loves to dig and enterprise stories for multiple platforms as a general assignment reporter. We are looking for breaking, hard-hitting, exclusive and enterprise stories about our local markets that no one else is talking about.
You must be an excellent multi-tasker who can be developing stories and sources for general assignment and for race and culture. All roles at KTRK can be assigned to any day, any shift, so working any day part and weekends is an expectation.
Candidates must be master storytellers who can identify, develop, shoot, write, edit, produce and report high-quality stories.
Our ideal candidate also knows how to tell high-impact stories utilizing data and other research tools and is willing to experiment with new technology.
Basic Qualifications
Must be a team player with an exceptional work ethic, the ability to work under deadline, multi-task, prioritize assignments, and have the flexibility to work any shift required. We want a respected, knowledgeable, ethical station representative and team player with a strong presence on social media. Must have a desire to serve the community and a knack for quickly cultivating contacts and exclusive story ideas.
Required Qualifications
• Qualified candidates must have a minimum 2-year major market television news experience with excellent editorial, writing, shooting, editing and on-air presentation skills, including live reporting & ad lib expertise.
• Must be flexible with working hours (late nights, overnights. Weekends and holidays) and adaptable to change.
• Background check clearance and clean driving record will be required.
Required Education
• College Diploma
Preferred Education
• Degree in Journalism or related field
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