Multimedia Journalist: Live, Digital & On‑Air

TEGNA, Inc.

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 78,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental and vision care

Teladoc access

Spring Health therapy

Job summary

KHOU-TV, a TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Houston, seeks a Multi-Skilled Journalist to create unique, memorable stories for on-air and online platforms. You will shoot, write, produce and edit under deadlines, using graphics and social tools to enhance reporting.

A driver’s license and the ability to operate a news gathering vehicle are required. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of reporting experience, strong news judgment, and the ability to research facts, develop sources, and craft engaging,

Qualifications

3-5 years reporting experience preferred.
Must possess solid news judgment, display strong communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision-making skills.
Knowledge of Houston a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform authoritative, compelling live shots in a developing story or in breaking news situations.
Develop story ideas.
Mine the community to find sources who will keep you informed about events and ideas in their areas of expertise.
Ability to identify, write and produce stories within a specific framework.
Research for facts and credibility.
Maintain and develop sources who will help bring our reporting to the next level.
Shoot, write, produce and edit on-air and online content within deadlines.
Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media to enhance stories.
Use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content.
Attend editorial meetings and offer story ideas daily.
Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner.