Ktrk - Reporter / in Anchor

Job Description

KTRK-TV, the Disney-owned television station in Houston, is looking for an innovative, creative, hard-working, and fiercely competitive reporter and fill-in anchor. The ideal candidate is looking for stories that can lead our flagship evening newscasts and knows how to command investigations and exclusive news-gathering when all the PIOs have gone home. The candidate should also have experience on the anchor desk.

Responsibilities:
• 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.
• Fill-in anchor on linear and streaming as needed

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.

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

Required Education:

High School Diploma

Preferred Education:

Journalism Degree

This position is with KTRK Television, Inc, which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r06jyj-18-223-135-69-42 in your application.