Reporter / Anchor, KTRK

Job Description

About the Role & Team

KTRK-TV, the Disney-owned television station in Houston, is looking for a seasoned journalist with a passion for storytelling both in the field and at the anchor desk. The ideal candidate is looking for stories that can lead newscasts. This position will require some reporting and some anchoring.

What You Will Do
• 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.
• Leadership ability as an Anchor during Breaking news.

Required Qualifications & Skills

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.
• 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.
• Past experience in streaming or digital content producing is a plus.
• Past experience in covering sports is also a plus.
• Background check clearance and clean driving record will be required.

Education

High School Diploma

Preferred Education

Journalism Degree

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-r05wke-18-116-27-25-42 in your application.