Reporter/Anchor

2 Months ago • 2 Years + • Editorial

Job Summary

Job Description

KTRK-TV seeks a seasoned journalist for a Reporter/Anchor position in Houston. Responsibilities include identifying, developing, shooting, writing, editing, producing, and reporting high-quality news stories across multiple platforms. The role requires strong storytelling skills, utilizing data and research tools, and a willingness to experiment with new technologies. The candidate must be a team player with excellent work ethic, able to work under deadlines, and proficient in live reporting and ad-libbing. Some anchoring and reporting duties are required. Community engagement and cultivating exclusive story ideas are essential.
Must have:
  • Minimum 2 years major market TV news experience
  • Excellent editorial, writing, shooting, editing skills
  • Strong on-air presentation, live reporting & ad-lib expertise
  • Team player with exceptional work ethic and ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong social media presence
Good to have:
  • Streaming/digital content production experience
  • Sports reporting experience

Job Details

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

KTRK-TV, the Disney-owned television station in Houston, is looking for a seasoned journalist with a passion for storytelling both in the field and at the anchor desk. The ideal candidate is looking for stories that can lead newscasts. This position will require some reporting and some anchoring.

 

What You Will Do

  • Candidates must be master storytellers who can identify, develop, shoot, write, edit, produce and report high-quality, enterprising stories for multiple platforms.

  • 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.

  • Must have a desire to serve the community and a knack for quickly cultivating contacts and exclusive story ideas.

  • Leadership ability as an Anchor during Breaking news.

 

Required Qualifications & Skills

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.

  • Qualified candidates must have a minimum 2 years major market television news experience with excellent editorial, writing, shooting, editing and on-air presentation skills, including live reporting & ad lib expertise.

  • Past experience in streaming or digital content producing is a plus.

  • Past experience in covering sports is also a plus.

  • Background check clearance and clean driving record will be required.

 

Education

High School Diploma

Preferred Education

Journalism Degree

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