Disney Entertainment’s eight owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. For over 70 years, ABC13 has been Houston’s news and weather leader, and the station remains the dominant #1 choice for Houstonians today. ABC13 provides live local news and weather coverage 24/7 through its linear and streaming newscasts, as well as its website, apps and social media platforms.
ABC13 is deeply engrained in the Houston community, which is the most diverse city in the nation. ABC13 Localish stories celebrate the good people and places that make Houston so unique.
The station is the community leader, giving back through tentpole events throughout the year, including Share Your Holidays food drive, E-Cycle Earth Day electronics recycling event, and Pick Your Pet adoption drive. The biggest events in Houston all happen on ABC13! ABC 13 is the proud media partner for the Houston Marathon, Galveston Mardi Gras, the Houston Rodeo Parade and the Houston Pride Parade, and the Freedom Over Texas July 4th celebration.
KTRK-TV is looking for a collaborative, innovative, creative, hard-working and fiercely competitive reporter who loves to dig and tell enterprise stories across platforms.
What You Will Do:
This Reporter will be a master storyteller who can identify, develop, shoot, write, edit, produce and report high-quality stories.
This candidate will tell high-impact stories utilizing data and other research tools, and is willing to experiment with new technology.
Having the ability, experience and willingness to tell sports stories is a plus as this role may include weekend sports reporting and anchoring.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Minimum 2-years in a major market television news station, with excellent editorial, writing, shooting, editing and on-air presentation skills, including live reporting & ad lib expertise.
Background check clearance and clean driving record will be required.
Ability to work under deadline, multi-task, prioritize assignments, and demonstrate a strong work ethic.
Must be flexible with working any shift (late nights, overnights. Weekends and holidays) and adaptable to change.
We want a respected, knowledgeable, ethical station representative and team player with a strong presence on social media.
Desire to serve the community and a knack for quickly cultivating contacts and exclusive story ideas.
Education:
College Diploma
Degree in Journalism or related field preferred
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Entertainment Providers
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