Reporter, KTRK

Job Description

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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About ABC Owned TV Stations:
The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company's streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

This position is with KTRK Television, Inc, which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.
KTRK Television, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-23x32m-35-215-184-102-42 in your application.