KTRK Photojournalist

1 Hour ago • 3 Years + • Broadcast

About the job

Summary

The Photojournalist at KTRK (ABC13) will shoot and edit news stories assigned by newsroom management. Responsibilities include field work, video editing, collaboration with reporters, creating news stories for linear and digital broadcasts. The role demands proficiency in lighting, audio, and non-linear editing, working under deadlines, multitasking, and lifting equipment. Flexibility for any shift, including weekends and holidays, is required. The ideal candidate is comfortable on-camera and demonstrates good news judgment and teamwork.
Must have:
  • 3+ years TV news experience
  • Clean driving record
  • Proficient in lighting, audio, editing
  • Ability to work under deadlines
  • Lift 30+ lbs equipment
Good to have:
  • On-camera experience
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Job Summary:

Disney Entertainment’s eight owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. For over 50 years, ABC13 has been Houston’s news leader from sign-on to sign-off. Broadcasting 73+ hours of locally produced newscasts each week, ABC13 is the top-rated and most-watched news station among the Houston-area viewers. ABC13 also leads the market in its digital media efforts, with top rankings for its website, abc13.com, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. ABC13 delivers live and streaming content on Roku, Fire TV, Amazon and AppleTV in the ABC13 Houston App. ABC13 is deeply invested in the Houston community, spotlighting Houston’s diversity with community affairs programs covering issues that affect different segments of the population – from local town halls to ABC13+. The station also hosts several community projects throughout the year including Share Your Holidays, an annual food drive benefiting the Houston Food Bank; and our E-cycle Drive, a collection/recycling effort for outdated electronic equipment in conjunction with Earth Day. ABC13 is also known for broadcasting the city’s major events including the annual July 4th Freedom Over Texas celebration, The Chevron Marathon, Houston Pride and The Houston Rodeo Parade.

The photojournalist will have daily responsibilities to work in the field to shoot and edit news stories that has been assigned to them by newsroom management. Once video is shot they edit the video working collaboratively with reporters to create news stories for linear and digital broadcasts.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum three year’s television news experience

  • Must have a clean driving record, and pass a motor vehicle background check to safely operate TV news trucks

  • Proficient in lighting, audio, and non-linear editing for television news

  • The ability to work under deadline, multi-task and prioritize assignments

  • Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 30 pounds of equipment to execute taped and live segments.

  • Flexibility to work any shift/any day including weekends and holidays and business dictates

  • Demonstrate good news judgement

  • Team player with exceptional work ethic

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ideal candidate would be comfortable on-camera if needed

Required Education

  • High School Diploma

Additional Information

  • Please include a link to your portfolio on your resume, showcasing your work as a photojournalist

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